Poetry That Touches

Tears
for all the times I needed to cry but didn't

for all the things I carry that weigh me down

for everything that keeps me from experiencing fullness

for all the times I needed to let go but didn't know how

for all the times I needed to fall apart but stubbornly held myself together

for all the times I couldn't say goodby

for all the times I denied my grief

for all the times I didn't know how to give myself permission to feel

for all the times I wanted to reach out but felt self conscious

for all the times I misunderstood what it means to be brave

for all the mistakes and all the regrets

for all the things I wish I could take back

for all the times I didn't speak up, stand up, or show up

for all the missed opportunities

for all the times I said no instead of yes

for all the times I was too proud or too scared to surrender

for not knowing how to trust life, God, or myself

for all the times I couldn't see the truth

for all the countless experiences I felt powerless and inadequate

for all the times I gave up my power and silenced my own voice

for all the times I tried too damn hard

for all the times I pretended to be someone I'm not

for all the times I pulled inside, shut down, and refused to let people see who I am

for all the moments I felt moved and inspired by the small and unexpected things of life

for all the times I allowed my heart to break in pieces

for all the times I was aware of being right in the middle of God's palm

for all the moments I recognized I can never be separated from God

for those rare and precious moments I was acutely aware of love

for those rare moments when I fully understood acceptance

for those times I've been able to step outside myself

for those times I knew without a doubt that I am connected to all of life

for all the times I've lived from the best parts of myself

for all the times people have seen the truth of who I am

for those moments I extend compassion and tenderness to myself

for the times I nurture the world around me

for quiet stillness

for peace

for light

for life

for grace

Original post found here at TangledWIngs