POETRY PROMPT: YOU'LL KNOW

When you see the sky

And it looks bluer than the blue you saw before

You’ll know

When you hear the birds sing

And their song seems to be in perfect harmony

You’ll know

When you feel the rain as it falls

And you don’t run for cover

But you look up and embrace it

And don’t care how much you’re soaked

You’ll know

When you open your eyes

And realize you’re not just looking, but you’re seeing

You’ll know

When you sense your ears are not just listening

But they’re hearing every cheerful sound

You’ll know

When you attempt to stand, 

And it seems as if

The child in you has come alive

You’ll know

When the thing

That used to inspire fear

And make you cry

Brings you laughter

And seems more like a silly joke

You’ll know

It's over.

The pain is over

Your heart is well

Your mind is clear

You can go forward

You can stand, and see, and hear

And not look back

Except to wave at Goodness and Mercy

Diligently bringing up the rear

When that day happens

That "joy in the morning" day

When every sound is musical

And real Love shows you what it’s made of

You’ll know

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