A New World

There was a time when I existed
in a different world.
I used to exist in a world
that would rather be rid of me than befriend me.
I used to exist in a world
that would rather condemn me than embrace me.
I used to live in a world
that would rather bring me down than build me up.

But now,
now I am surrounded on all sides by angels.
Angels here on Earth who have made it clear
that they would rather
befriend me, embrace me, and build me up.
Now I am surrounded by very dear friends
who would rather love me than judge me,
who would rather lift me up than hold me down.

I cannot express the relief I feel
at having entered this lovely world.
I cannot express the peaceful contentment I feel
that this level of love and adoration
is no longer hidden from me.
I am now in a world
that cheers for and cherishes me,
that sometimes even celebrates me.
I am now in a world that
cares for and comforts me.

And I feel new to this world.
A world that would not let me feel abandoned.
A world that would not let me feel ashamed.
A world that makes me feel whole again.
Oh, what a wonderful place to be.