A time my world changed

Never felt so abandoned
Driven to a Nature filled hell
Trying hard to remember the many new names
and the many new faces
Hurt. Scared. Alone.

These strangers became friends
The lonely forest became familiar
It seemed to be thriving with the energy
of life
Normality. Surprise. Comfortable.

Days stuffed with laughter,
teaching, idolism,
creating memories
Routine. Individuality. Happiness.

Motivating under blossoming trees where
the night sky seemed way too short,
but beautiful as if splattered with paints,
The stars uncountable
Passion. Friendship. Encouragement.

The friends became family and
that once imtimidating wilderness
Is what I now call
HOME.