Letting Go

The heavy load became too much upon my shoulders.

Thoughts in my head became boulders,

Blocking the rays of light.

In my mind, it was always night.

I thought that I had no one to trust,

Because of the ones I thought were just.

Yet, I sought for the light.

I looked for it everywhere,

I recited the Lord’s prayer,

For I knew that there must be an answer there.

Unfortunately, I am stubborn.

I thought that resorting to therapy would be rougher,

Because I was afraid of trusting again.

But with time, I put aside my pain,

Because I realized I kept holding on to my past.

I needed to let go of being overcaste.

I accepted that I can receive help from others,

So I talked to my mother and brother,

They told me about seeing a therapist,

But I thought it would bring me embarrassment.

I pondered more,

And I realized what could be in store,

If I choose that path.

I made up my mind and gave it a go.

Now I can see the Lord’s rainbow,

The colorful rays shine through,

And the boulders are slowly saying their adieus.