There have been many times
When I have felt nothing
But lost and alone
Even in times when
Many have surrounded me
I never understood the feeling
Or why I had such
Pain in my heart
But I have been lacking
Such a sense of belonging
Looking for something
That I will only find in myself
But now, I know
That I am truly blessed
Answers to my questions
Were always within me
Even at the moments
When I have been so weak
But a bright and beautiful
Future lay ahead of me
The horizon is looking
Hopeful and clear
The dark clouds of
Anger and regrets that
For so long have
Hung above my head
Are now nowhere to be seen
Instead, all I visualise is a
Much happier version of me
Sadness, had embraced me
So close and warm
Loneliness, was its company
So soft and forlorn
I made myself believe
That what I gave so willingly
Without a moments thought
Would somehow
Want to come back
But I was wrong, so very wrong
Only because I believed
That what I ‘wanted’
Was the same as my ‘need’
But now, I know that
I am truly blessed
For I want or need of nothing
That has a price
Or for anything in fact
That demands a sacrifice
I have no constraints
No shackles binding me
Unbeknown to my sadness
My cage was opened
And I am indeed free
With every breath, I take a step
To finding out
Who and what
I was really meant to be
My wings have healed
My resolve is strong
And my angel’s in heaven
Are there to encourage
And inspire me to carry on
For now, I know
That I am truly blessed
Because, I have my free spirit, and
My inner strength
Sharon Carter-Wray
(30th December 2017)
I feel blessed by your writing right now.
I found delight love in what you just wrote. Am happy right now.
Again such a beautiful black women writing a beautifully black write up… Lol…. Just kidding…
Enjoy miss sharon
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Thank you very much, your admiration is most welcome! Sx 😀
You welcome dear..
Am patrick by name..love to know more on you.