Breaking free from a life
that’s left me lost
I struggle down this road
forgetting all cost
Like a phoenix
from the ashes I’ll rise
finally leaving behind
my silent disguise
I watch my fears slowly die
and become dust
as the bars on my cage
wither and rust
Standing outside my cage
I wont look back or shed a tear
for all that it symbolizes is
misguided trust, pain and fear
Crossing this bridge of fear
I only see what lies ahead
forgetting all that I left behind
choosing to push forward instead
Still struggling to realize
that I can’t always hate me
I’m scared but I’m finally breaking free
Author notes
I wrote this when I decided that it was time for me to stop hiding behind silence and live my life. I wrote this when I decided it was time to walk away from all the things that made me hide in the first place.
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Comments
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Oh I very much enjoyed this one!
When one finally breaks free of things that have held them back, it's an awesome thing!
Much enjoyed!
Thank you for sharing and for being part of the contest!
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