My Journey

Part 1: Limbo

I looked out at the world with alert but timid eyes

As a kid

People’s perceptions of me molded into my own

My hesitant actions held me back like a snagged wire

Consumed with a whirlpool of doubts and anxieties,

My voice softened, became almost meaningless to my ears

My form was losing color

It was like my head was stuffed,

Like watching the world pass by through a window

The world is so close, but far away, so that my fingers cannot grasp.

Part 2: The Awakening

At 15, I begin to change.

Ears shifted toward me

To hear my anxiety and pleas for advice

My frown gradually faded into a smile, setting my heart aflame.

Fueled by my counselors

Finally, I can grasp the light.

A new face emerged: Bravery and Strength.

A face that lay dormant.

Now, I look at the world more optimistically

My world brightened

I stay true to myself and

I remember that I am in control of my destiny.