Inspired by a Humans of New York post

She surveyed the ashes of her life.
It made her uncomfortable and tired
and
l
o
w.

Gazing down, deep
 d
  o
    w
      n
She knew.

Like pearls nourished in lush times.
She saw where she planted her strength and hope.

She readied

  to s   t   r   e  t   c  h her soul
to reach
to gather them up
to live.