I changed myself for myself,
Not for society or anyone else,
My soul ached and longed for healing,
A metamorphosis that needed unveiling.I had lived my life to the desires of the crowd,
Wearing masks that hid my true self; I wasn't proud,
Slowly but surely, I lost the essence of me,
I wasn't living my life; I merely existed, that was the key.I knew I had to change and start anew,
I embarked on a journey not knowing what to do,
But step by step, I took control of my fate,
With each passing day, I saw a reason to celebrate.The journey was taxing; I faltered a few times,
But my determination was greater than all the crimes,
That my mind kept hurling at me,
I knew I was treading towards freedom, and I was happy to be.I came face to face with my fears,
Confronting them gave birth to my tears,
I was scared to let go of my past,
But I had to heal; that goal was vast.I prayed and begged for inner peace,
I read books, I meditated and ate healthy meals,
I let go of people, places, and things,
I sought solitude and the comfort that it brings.It wasn't long until I saw the light,
Healing was without a doubt possible- what a sight!
My transformation began with self-love,
Self-love birthed a change that fit me like a glove.I found beauty in my solitude,
And in time, I felt a shift in my attitude,
Life became brighter, and my outlook, more optimistic,
I was starting to become a person from being a statistic.I did not have to fulfill anyone's expectations,
Living life with my eyes on a mission gave my life elevation,
I focused on my purpose, my passion, my dream,
Life became one beautiful scene after another, like a grand scheme.I stopped apologizing for who I was,
I stood tall, and I stuck to my cause,
I learned that people may judge and turn their backs,
But my self-love was enough, and that was all the power that I lacked.It wasn't always easy, but I persisted,
I let go of my past, and my life wasn't hampered or twisted,
I lived one day at a time, living my mantra of self-love,
And in turn, my metamorphosis was a gift from above.I changed myself for myself,
And I'm reaping the fruits of my emotional wealth,
Living my life by my rules, my dreams and my visions,
And I emerged stronger, more complete, a beautiful transformation- my metamorphosis.My transformation wasn't for anyone else,
But instead, it was for me- for my mental health,
It wasn't just physical, but most importantly, it was emotional,
And it gave me the freedom to be myself entirely and unrestrictedly- absolutely phenomenal.
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Unspoken Melodies: Poems That Sing
Poetry"Unspoken Melodies" is a poignant collection of poems that traverses the depths of human emotion, unveiling the unexpressed desires, dreams, and sorrows that often remain hidden within the heart. Through lyrical verses and evocative imagery, this bo...