Be Free

Be Free

I took on the burden of believing that I was a failure, incapable of doing anything right

Hoping for an unconditional love, my darkness never seemed to become light

Rejection from others led my mind to accept by pleasing them.

 They could distinguish who I am

But the more I tried to people please, the more they just didn’t give a damn

My heart became heavy, crying out, “I just want to be loved!”

After years of growing weary, I finally surrendered and a peace rained down from above

And now I relish my uniqueness, even though I may be misunderstood

My yearning for life empowers me and if I had no one, I would still be all good

I embrace my brokenness, acknowledging that my agony molded me into who I am today

Noticing I do have a voice, I no longer hold my head down in dismay

Beauty for ashes. I rise from the flames of imprisonment that I’ve felt for so long

Striving to accomplish the power of forgiveness, releasing bitterness, while righting my wrong

Now the shackles of what people think of me have been freed and I feel so alive

Finally, understanding my purpose to live and my purpose is now my drive

©2017Pre.Kaya’ Gilkey