I've seen

I've seen places
that I've only dreamed
and realised their beauty
felt their love
and known what they meant to those that were
before them
before me

I've seen wonders
that have left me breathless
and through living
I've found me
a person I thought I'd lost
and rediscovered
hiding beneath all the layers

I've seen pain
that I wish never to see again
gut wrenching
heart bleeding
senseless
debilitating pain
that leaves a hollow shell

I've seen it all