Ashes

My whole life

I have been running

Running from my past

And from my future

I ran from the truth

I hid from who I am

Scared to look 

Terrified of the mirror

But you stood in my way

Blocked my path

Strong rooted and determined

You sparked a flame

Igniting the fire

I sit here and watch

Eyes wide and in awe

As the world I know 

Crumbles to ash around me

Giving birth to a new life

One born of ash

And gifted

With the magic of your love