When I first finished this poem, I told my self that I would never share it with others because it's too personal. Those that know me know that I do not like to harbors on my shortcomings or setbacks. I try to have a positive mindset because life is too cruel to let yourself get buried in pain, for pain can become addicting if you get too used to the feeling. Now, pain is not a bad thing. It allows us to know what joy is and It's needed in order to build character. As you mature, you learn the importance of duality. You learn how to ride out the highs and lows. The trick is to do it as you see fit. Not others.
When I wrote this poem, this was one of those moments for me. I had been in a chapter of pain and I was ready for change. I'm still evolving from the pain that I felt when I wrote this. But hey, progress is progress. Life is about taking things a day at time time and putting one step in front of the other.
So, I would like to present to you my original poem, I Set Me Free, 9-24-23.
I set me free
from who I used to be.
The little girl who craves the world.
The shameful sin of her parents turmoil.
I set me free
from the past mistakes,
the heartaches,
the uncontrollable tears,
the mental earthquakes.
I set me free
from not knowing my worth
which I blamed at birth,
the endless marathons of accepting less than I deserve.
I set me free.
I wrap myself in my cocoon
while I evolve as I finally listen to the moon.
I set me free.
"Writing all these verses, Reversing all my curses, Walking in my purpose, Doing it on purpose" - Vibrate Higher by Londrelle