Expectations

Trapped in fear,

Never knowing which way to turn

For fear I look away.

Someday hoping to see my way,  

Seeking but never finding,

Met with darkness

My eyes shut.

Dreaming of my way to leave

This wretched place.

Fear takes hold,

Sends me back

Leaving me forgotten.

Looking around for family near

Stressed, they appear.

Not daring speak my soul,

Doing as I’m told,

I serve.

Hopping to be accepted

I do my best, 

Falling short

Reaching up

But with no hope

Im left alone

In this hole

Forgotten.

Depressed, alone

In this cave

Wondering if anyone can hear

I shout for help,

With echoes of the cave

Comes greater fear.

Trust is almost gone

Acceptance still eluding

Depression almost here

Doubting my worth,

I give one last cry.

From behind

I hear a sound

I turn around

To see my friends

standing there,

Waiting.

To be free of doubt

All to do was turn around

For standing there,

My friends and fam

Ready to help.
 

From the ashes

I arise,

The pain still hurts

But the healing starting

The process long,

But not forgotten

I will never doubt

How to find

The way out

Now I know the way to home

All to do is turn around.