Slow Changes

It's slow...
this changing.
It comes from within,
but now shows small outward signs.

The angled shoulders,
where there were curves.
Stronger legs to stand,
and more powerful arms.

Instead of a morning fog,
I arise more energetic,
Ready for each day.
Meeting it, not dreading it.

Patience is not easy to come by,
and so week by week I struggle,
to continue the fight,
and not give up.

Pound by pound I slowly shed,
layers of protective armor,
that shielded me from pain,
but also caused even more heartache.

I have many miles to go,
on this long and difficult journey,
but this time it feels attainable.
And so, I continue on, determined.

Pound by pound slowly.
I continue my work,
as the gyms grow more silent.
New Years' promises left behind.

I am still here running, struggling,
pushing myself doggedly,
refusing to give up this time.
And, watching the changes come...so slowly

But, at least there is change
and that gives me hope,
of a metamorphosis to come...
a change that must happen.

Like a butterfly flying away from
it's dark and confining shell,
then I will run off triumphantly,
finally set free.

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