22.
the new me
has finally risen above
old, hateful ways
and rebelling against these
that have hurt me
for just too long.
and through this
I am beginning to sow so, so much.
the new me has gained
self-confidence
and can finally
speak.
speak so
authentically
that she's made more real friends
than who she was
only months ago
would ever have
imagined
to let in.
the new me is striving
for self love
and maintaining
self care
a little better than usual.
having finally overcome
countless
body issues,
these beginning efforts
are only
rewarding
in the purest form.
the new me
has learned to deal with
her own irrational anxieties
a little better
and although,
for sure they're still around
invading good days, but
the attacks are gone
and her mind is learning
of ease.
a breath of fresh positivity.
the new me
is allowing herself
freedom;
writing abundantly
with overflowing passion -
nevermind those who care
to find distaste in her words.
this is what makes her
happiest.
the new me
has dropped sad for hopeful music
to accompany her
in her journey
rather than her
survival.
the new me
has learnt of respect
that goes both ways
and become more open-minded
in a way that makes her proud
of herself
for a change.
the new me uses every opportunity
to be thankful of everything
that makes her life how it is
and thankful that she could learn
to see from
perspectives
that counteract
the dystopian universe
that had brooded in her head
for far too long.
a still acknowledging
the toxicity in the world,
but never allowing it
to consume
or define her once more.
she is hers
and that leaves no space
to dwell on the things
that only break her smile.
the new me
is feeling lighter;
breathing air
that is cool, fresh and free
and this adaptation
has been the most important one
she'd ever have to learn.
I have grown anew
and changed
for the better.
I can now stand
on my own side
without shame
and this
revolution
saved me
just
in
time.
this is the new me,
and I'm okay with it.
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Poetry"there is art trapped in your blood and the confines of your veins and the paper is a ruthless vampire prepared to taste it, if only you'd be willing to share your quiet beauty with the hungry, ivory parchment." ▪▪▪▪ a collection of original poetry...
