Sandstorm (poem)

I walk into
A sandstorm
Completely blinded
Pushed and beaten
By winds and sand
Harsh and unyielding

I stumble and fall
But I get back up
Dust myself off
And start over
Even with nothing
Left to give

My body aches
To give up
To put an end
To this misery
Once and for all
But I push along

I feel lost
And lonely
Tired to the bone
But I go on
Surviving on
Faith alone

When the last flicker
Of hope is dying
The storm breaks
In front of me
Is a breathtaking view
A beautiful oasis

I see my reflection
In a tiny pond
And I realize
I have changed
It's not just a new place
It's also a new me

I sigh and look back
Upon all my struggles
The past and present
Coming together
Gently whispering that
It was all worth it...