shock and relief

i never thought that things could get so bad. money and problems. not for me but i see it all around, never did i think that it could hit so close to home. people hurting, crying and wishing that they could die. waiting.... anxious.... listening for the news, everything is ok. everyone is fine, no one was hurt. heart beat slows and is relieved. minds are blown. trouble makes you crazy, you lose your state of mind, you long to be someone else, and your days seem to drag on forever. finally you realize you love every part of your life, your family and friends that mean the most. your here in this life, this moment. it may not be all that you want but its yours to live.