Before, I had no motivation

I looked up to see the sky

it was just another day to me

I would watch as the clouds pass by

thoughts of hatred and despair

were the only things I'd hear and see

         Until, one morning, it all came to me

                    Washed over me like an ephemeral dream

                               I felt new and reborn 

                    Because in the darkness of the previous night

                    I had realized I had one special ability

                    An ability that all humans have--

                    Change

                    I could see a butterfly emerging from its restricting shell

                    I could see a fragrant flower blossoming when before I couldn't even smell

                    I learned and am learning to appreciate the beauty which unfolds each day

                    I'm learning to love, to give, to smile

                    I'm learning to transform myself

                    I have learned to like myself

                   And that's what gets me up in the morning now and

                   I hope this new feeling lasts as long as I live