Heart beats loudly as I watch my hands shake.
Painting for breath since my mind won’t take a break.
All I hear is gossip lighting fires in the dark,
I slipped into shadows, unaware of my bark,
I fell.
Judgements pierce the body until it bleeds,
Pain subsides, leaving nothing but good deeds.
Terrified of making waves, I stand paralyzed in fright.
Nothing is safe from the terrors in the night.
Intentional changes slip you out of the darkness and you’re all too alone so
Once again, you catch yourself standing on your own.
Trials & errors shape us until we learn to bend.
Blessed are those to have found that
They have a dragon within.
Fear is an illusion. Choice is yours.
© 2021 Nicole West
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Nicole West
Storytelling allows the gift of inspiration to enlighten your whole being. My writings enhance personal development and spark creativity through stories that take you outside the box.
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