I allow myself today… #286

Today, I grant myself this vow,
A promise whispered, soft and slow:
To seek the solace in my soul,
To heed the voice that’s lost control,
The one that yearns for me to stray
From toxic bonds that dim my day.

These bridges built of empty ties,
No love nor mercy in their guise,
I’ll burn them down, with flames set free,
And chart a course for what should be.

Let tears descend, a cleansing rain,
For days that leave a hollow ache,
A symphony of emotions rise,
A storm within my tearful eyes.

I’ll claim the love I long to hold,
Not every hour for work unfold.
I’ll breathe, and with each exhale’s sigh,
Release the grip of loneliness that’s nigh.

Survival’s not the only quest,
I’ll find companions, hearts that test
The depths of friendship, true and bright,
A beacon in the darkest night.

Forgiveness blooms, a gentle art,
To mend the wounds within my heart.
I cast aside the self-inflicted blame,
Embrace the stumbles, whispers of my name.

The love I gave, however vast,
Is not a burden, but a past.
A chance to rise, to start anew,
To find the joy in all I do.

No longer bound by competition’s sting,
The simple pleasures, songs I sing,
Will resonate with heartfelt glee,
A world offline, just me and me.

Belief shall bloom, a seedling strong,
Self-love a blossom, righting wrong.
The time to heal, a sacred space,
To walk the path with steady pace.

This pain, it may not disappear,
But strength shall rise, and conquer fear.
For in this journey, I shall grow,
And let the seeds of wellness sow.

So let it be, this vow I hold,
A heart empowered, brave and bold.