I See A Bit of Sunshine
It's been some dark days
I finally let it all out.
All the tears, all the sadness
That I have kept inside.
I told you I'm done
I cannot take anymore pain
I can no longer bottle it all up
You listened. Patiently.
You told me you love me
But I told you the hard truth that I've been hiding...
That I don't feel like I love myself lately.
That I don't feel like I have a reason to live anymore.
You kept quiet.
Then you got angry.
Because you feel so much for me
You know you're better than this,
You said.
I know.
But I'm tired.
I'm tired of being better for everyone else
But not enough for me.
I told you everything.
In the end, you held me.
The hold that I've been wanting for so long.
You reminded me again that there were options
That ending it wasn't the only choice.
That we could work together,
Save ourselves.
Still be kind to everyone
Without hurting ourselves.
I'm not telling you to be selfish,
Because that's not you.
But I'm reminding you to care for yourself,
Because I know you don't do that.
And you're right.
But I need help, still.
I need you to constantly remind me of this.
Please.
Because I tend to forget
And drown in the voices
That my own head creates
When I don't have yours to turn to.
Thank you.
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Manisha Dhalani
Content writer and marketer helping solopreneurs achieve organic growth. Loves reading, eating cake, and having insightful conversations.
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Comments (26)
lovely poem
Beautifully worded Manisha!
I don't have any idea to write poems without RHYME. I and I strongly believed that all that poems are just useless to me. Today it's the first time I felt so comfortable and good with such poem <3 Thank you for sharing it
Amazing
Absolutely
Extremely powerful and moving poem, no wonder it's a Top Story!
Congratulations on TS. Well deserved. A write well done. Articulate and honest.
Congratulations! Your poem has been featured as a 'Top Story.'
Such beautiful meaning and truly touching. Your poem resonates deeply and evokes powerful emotions.
I felt this one!
Oh my god, the poem touches the soul. Looking forward to reading from you🥺
Excellent poem! Very touching and radiates a feeling of honesty. The power is within always....
"Because I tend to forget and drown in the voices that my own head creates when I don't have yours to turn to." This is such a powerful line and such a beautiful articulation of why this person matters so much, and how they can be there for you. This is a vulnerable poem- thank you for sharing- it resonates deeply.
You must be selfish a bit for yourself or everyone will use you up until you disappear. 🤗🤗Congratulations on TS🎉🎉🥳🥳🫶🏻
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Absolutely beautiful! We all need reminders of how much we're worth and to always love ourselves.
Such an emotional ride through your poetic lines. Lingering and so relatable. Congratulations on the Top Story - it's well-earned.
Amazing story, with great insights, and very relatable. Thank you for sharing! Wes
Congratulations on top story! Great poem.
Congratulations on top story.
You must be your own best friend. That's not being selfish; it's how it should be. Advocate for yourself, care for yourself, listen to yourself. I think every person who is thoughtful and introspective has been in this place and it will resonate for many. Beautifully evoked with the reality of true sadness.
Very heartbreaking
Amazing message
So heartbreaking
Bravo! 🥂