second chances

heart in my throat
I gathered my courage
and dialed
at the sound of your voice
joy bubbled
up from deep within
transforming despair
into a new beginning
cautious optimism
leapt up
before an insidious little
whisper
reminded of what
had gone before
to be or not to be
is indeed the question
carpe diem
gather ye rosebuds
and all that
do not dwell in the past
make the most
of opportunities and
potential
second chances