I exist, yet not alive
Trapped in a world of expectations
Society's constant din, a cacophony
Drowning out my own heartbeat
They say "live, laugh, love" but mean
Conform, comply, contort
Into their mold, their standards
Leaving my soul to wither, unexplored
But in dreams, I spread wings wide
Like a bird, I soar, untethered
Free from judgment's weighty chains
Unshackled from the anchor of others' pains
In flight, I find my true self
Unbridled, unbound, unapologetic
No longer suffocated by expectations
I breathe, I live, I am, I fly
Depression's dark wings may try
To clip my feathers, hold me down
But still, I yearn to break free
To ride the wind, to wear my crown
For in freedom's embrace, I find
My truest self, my heart's deepest mind
Where I can be, without pretence
A bird in flight, without a second thought, just existence.
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PoetryThis poetry collection entails themes of a soul's journey to self-discovery, navigating societal expectations, loneliness, and the quest for authenticity. Raw, honest, and vulnerable, these poems reflect the struggles and triumphs of finding one's t...
