things i'll never say out loud

in wonder.

(This poem is inspired by Wonder by Shawn Mendes, I highly recommend listening to Wonder to feel the full experience. <3 )

Living in cold blues

My skies were ripples of water

Light far above

Only a dream.

the waves engulf me

Dragging me down, drowning

"it's okay."

I believed.

My fingertips reaching out

Close enough

A little bit more

Closer.

"darling."

Arms yanked me away

Eyes looking at me, "undeserving."

Yet again, I believed.

Hours turned days turned months

Drained, bloodshot eyes

I yearn for the light

I reach out.

Wind laced its fingers to mine

I unshackled my chains

Let go, I rise

Basking in the light, I glow.

I look in awe

As colors come to life

Unsure and scared

Drenched in freedom.

Melancholy slowly leaving my veins

Replaced by newly found comfort

"you're okay."

I smiled and believed.

in the midst of it all

I stood

arms stretched wide open

I can finally breathe.

-       g.b.