The Truth Shall Set You Free
Early on, she learned
her size made her unlovable
so she tried to shrink.
And when her body didn’t cooperate
her heart did.
Early on, she learned
not to love her body
(she hurt less that way).
Early on, she learned
her dreams were too crazy
so she tried to dream less.
And when her imagination didn’t cooperate
her heart did.
Early on, she learned
not to dream
(she was less disappointed that way)
Early on, she learned
that she could calm the chaos
if she did things perfectly.
And when her body became exhausted
her heart kept beating.
Early on, she learned
her needs came after all others’
(she felt in control that way)
Early on, she learned
that she could feel safe
if she built walls or chose to have none.
And even when she felt abused and broken
her heart beat on.
Early on, she learned
how not to have healthy boundaries
(she didn’t trust herself, you see)
Early on, she learned
for her to be acceptable, she must accept
that she didn’t have choices.
And even feeling powerless,
her heart kept beating.
Early on, she learned
to look outside of herself for answers
(she really couldn’t see the truth).
Early on, she learned
a great deal of lies
And even though her teachers were misguided
her heart kept beating.
Because, you see, her heart trusted
that she would finally learn the truth.
(and then she did, and she was free).
Thank you for reading this little glimpse into my soul ❤
