Ten Years Challenge

The image is taken from pixabay. 

Ten years challenge
echoes the world;
nodding, hiding, sharing
years of life in two pictures
even as I wonder if it is that easy.
All those months, weeks, days
remember when it was hard to breathe?
Sighs of defeat,
cries of anguish,
heaps of smashed hopes
arranged as stepping stones.
Listen to the beating heart,
love the warrior in you,
embrace the strength in your smile.
Now, it's time, my dear,
gather the remains of courage,
excited is the world, to see the new you.

Note:
The above work is inspired by a poem written by my friend for the #10yearschallenge.
The above poem is written in Acrostic style.