I’ve got to find a reason to make my life livable again,
To enjoy every day and see beauty where ugliness has been,

I’ve got to know that I’ve done all I could,
To make my life return to being full and good.

Others, I can’t rely on; It’s my outlook that makes me complete.
I can only be happy if I know that attitude controls defeat.

I’ve got to soar high like the birds… happy and free,
And begin anew to rely solely and confidently on me.

Soaring, that’s what I want to do.
Soaring far, far away from you.
Soaring, that’s what I am doing,
Soaring far, far away and life pursuing!

By Ann Leyh