The chains are heavy, the cage suffocating
I would know, I built them myself.
In my desire to please others,
to be perceived as worthy & caring,
I never realised, all this while,
little at a time, my wings were breaking.
My heart hurt, legs were shaking
Every second,
I found my energy draining, away.
Why? I ask
Why did I choose this for myself?
Why am I not who I am?
As they emerge, not one but many reasons
that have led me here, over not one, but many years
I tell myself, clear and aloud
I can do this, I can break-free
and Break, I will
every stereotype, every label
and be, only me, the true me!
Not, who I am supposed to be!
Non-apologetic, guilt free
Just me, the true me!
Not afraid to be me!
Just me, the true me!
Love
R~
