Shy2Infinity
Professional daydreamer
The Light - A poem about best friends and taking that first step to break free of the pain that's bound you.
Today I might be growing stronger,
Today I might listen to the voice inside me,
The paranoia within sows tiny seeds of doubt.
No becomes just a mantra; every solitary step a struggle.
Caught in this whirlwind of negativity, living is a battle.
And yet, you’re the one.
Sewing colors upon my hues of grey.
A rainbow spreads throughout the sky,
Even with the distance I’m thankful that you’re here.
Once again, the bitterness on my lips;
The shades of grey have returned again,
Those days of bliss have shattered
And I’m left to wonder why?!
Only now have I begun to address the pain
The memories, oh, they won’t fade.
The shards burn with every agonizing stab
Can’t believe I’m still torturing myself.
Around and around, the cycle repeats itself.
This is me breaking free.
With this pain that I couldn’t face,
Locked up and ignored.
This beating heart and the twinkle in my eye;
It’s proof of my life.
I’ll cherish that sweetness.
Today I might be growing stronger,
Today I might listen to the voice inside me,
No, will no longer be necessary.
Every fiber of my being yearns to break away.
Become as a bird flying high in the sky.
Your words, the cheer in your voice;
Reverberates through my body.
I’ll keep it all cherished in my soul.
Regret and guilt, I’ll throw it all away.
I never noticed the light shining so brightly.
Though I wait in vain, I’m only drowning.
The shadows are growing by the day.
So let’s shine a light and banish them.
Take that plunge in spite of the fear.
No one ever said bravery came easily.
Around and around, I hear my thoughts echoing.
Beyond the surface of my mind,
Telling me why I can’t and shouldn’t.
But a golden cage is still a cage
And I’ll cut the threads that bound me,
Sow seeds of hope instead of despair.
The pain that I couldn’t face,
Little by little, the grey is fading.
The doors that I thought were closed,
I’m finding within me the strength to open them.
You, that I have grown to know, have given me so much light.
Shining on my dark days, when I thought I didn’t deserve it.
The scorn that I had imagined, seems to vanish in the wind.
The thoughts that linger keeps the pain always close.
But through you, I have learned to take that next step.
Today I might be growing stronger,
Today I might listen to the voice inside me,
The paranoia within sows tiny seeds of doubt.
No becomes just a mantra; every solitary step a struggle.
Caught in this whirlwind of negativity, living is a battle.
And yet, you’re the one.
Sewing colors upon my hues of grey.
A rainbow spreads throughout the sky,
Even with the distance I’m thankful that you’re here.
Once again, the bitterness on my lips;
The shades of grey have returned again,
Those days of bliss have shattered
And I’m left to wonder why?!
Only now have I begun to address the pain
The memories, oh, they won’t fade.
The shards burn with every agonizing stab
Can’t believe I’m still torturing myself.
Around and around, the cycle repeats itself.
This is me breaking free.
With this pain that I couldn’t face,
Locked up and ignored.
This beating heart and the twinkle in my eye;
It’s proof of my life.
I’ll cherish that sweetness.
Today I might be growing stronger,
Today I might listen to the voice inside me,
No, will no longer be necessary.
Every fiber of my being yearns to break away.
Become as a bird flying high in the sky.
Your words, the cheer in your voice;
Reverberates through my body.
I’ll keep it all cherished in my soul.
Regret and guilt, I’ll throw it all away.
I never noticed the light shining so brightly.
Though I wait in vain, I’m only drowning.
The shadows are growing by the day.
So let’s shine a light and banish them.
Take that plunge in spite of the fear.
No one ever said bravery came easily.
Around and around, I hear my thoughts echoing.
Beyond the surface of my mind,
Telling me why I can’t and shouldn’t.
But a golden cage is still a cage
And I’ll cut the threads that bound me,
Sow seeds of hope instead of despair.
The pain that I couldn’t face,
Little by little, the grey is fading.
The doors that I thought were closed,
I’m finding within me the strength to open them.
You, that I have grown to know, have given me so much light.
Shining on my dark days, when I thought I didn’t deserve it.
The scorn that I had imagined, seems to vanish in the wind.
The thoughts that linger keeps the pain always close.
But through you, I have learned to take that next step.