The Quandary

October 21, 2018

How to thank someone

to whom I owe everything?

The silent struggle

with this new stranger

unable to trust

my heart crying, “danger”.

The silence stretched

in a power struggle

while I stared at the wall

not moving a muscle.

Then suddenly, a breakthrough

I needed you badly

and I’m not stubborn enough,

there began the journey.

Leading me out

of dangerous tides

through quicksands and fog

you were my guide.

You captained the ship

on which I slowly sank

and never judged me

for that which I thank.

Compliments to counter

my inadequacies

advice to calm

my anxiety.

I learned to trust

I learned to question

I learned to love myself again.

How to thank someone

who fixed my broken wings

there are no words

for the one to whom I owe everything.

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DevoLOct 21, 2018

<p>This poem is about my journey through therapy and my therapist that helped me through it. I couldn't have done it without her! Enjoy:)</p>

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