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Navigating narrow straits Caught between two minds Seeking guidance to move ahead Hoping for answers at the end of questions
Why I am the way I am
I don't know who I am or what I am Why I am the way I am Constantly fighting between my heart and mind Wanting to tell everyone everything But also afraid to speak up Wanting to fulfill responsibilities Being the eldest daughter of the house But lacking the courage to do so Maybe I have taken myself down the wrong path Lost in the chaos of my thoughts Trying to make sense of it all Fearing judgment and rejection Keeping my true self hidden Behind a mask of strength and composure Struggling to find my place In a world that constantly demands perfection The pressure weighs heavy on my shoulders As I navigate through life's uncertainties Trying to find my voice In a sea of voices that drown me out Feeling small and insignificant In a world that expects so much From someone who is still trying to figure it all out I long to break free from these chains To find the courage to be vulnerable To embrace my flaws and imperfections To let go of the need to control And just be me, whoever that may be To trust in the journey of self-discovery And find peace within the chaos But the fear grips me tightly Holding me back from taking that leap of faith Keeping me stuck in this cycle of doubt Questioning my worth and purpose Wondering if I will ever find my way Through the darkness that clouds my mind I am a puzzle with missing pieces A canvas waiting to be painted A story waiting to be told But I am also a warrior Fighting against my own insecurities Striving to break free from my self-imposed chains And find the strength within to rise above So I will continue on this journey Embracing the unknown with open arms Trusting that in the end I will emerge stronger, wiser, and more confident Ready to face whatever may come And finally discover who I truly am.
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Anyone who seeks to make you feel small and insignificant is a person actually small and insignificant
Except
Money flows from my hands Like a dam bursting Except it doesn't even fill a puddle Love sparks in my heart Like fireworks on the 4th Except there's no one there to see Anger rises boiling Like a pot of water turned too high Except the lid prevents escape Regret lingers heavy Like a rain cloud stuck in place Except I somehow find shelter Confusion scatters thoughts Like billiard balls on the break Except I can't decide the next move Speaking is cumbersome Like a pack too heavy to bear Except I need my truth to be heard Anxiety hovers over everything Like the looming spectre Except I know it's just in my head Compulsion leads me wayward Like the promise of greener pastures Except the promise is never fulfilled Anticipation wrings my nerves Like draining the last drop from a cloth Except it's never fully dry Writing eases these troubles Like a hot bath with calming incense Except the tub is empty The incense have burned down And all that's left Are these words
Is it easy to let go
Is it easy to let go? A question that echoes in my mind As I navigate the tumultuous waters Of relationships and connections I am a master of detachment A skill honed through years of practice I can walk away without a second thought Leaving behind memories and emotions But does that make it easy? To sever ties and move on To pretend that I am unaffected By the absence of their presence I tell myself it is for the best That letting go is a form of self-preservation But deep down I know the truth That it is a defense mechanism I am afraid of being vulnerable Of letting someone in Only to be hurt in the end So I push them away before they can do the same to me But in doing so, I deny myself The possibility of true connection Of experiencing love and joy In its purest form I wonder if I am making a mistake By closing myself off By refusing to let go of my fears And embrace the unknown But old habits die hard And I cling to my walls Afraid to let them crumble And expose myself to the pain I know deep down that letting go Is not easy for anyone It requires strength and courage To face the unknown with open arms So I continue to push people away To protect myself from hurt But deep down I long for connection For someone to break down my barriers Perhaps one day I will find the courage To let go of my fears And embrace the vulnerability That comes with true love But until then, I will continue To walk the path of detachment And wonder if it is truly easy To let go.
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I'm a pusher, too. Get too close, and I shove 🫀
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@stephen-guynes-6104
Thoughts. Feelings. Emotions. My sources for poetry. Generally written in the moment; sometimes the seeds are planted, grown over time.

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