My fingers they turn to claws
as I find my way back up.
They dig deeper as I ascend
with every fleeting thought
of the things that put me down here
now giving me the strength I need to rise.
Unsure how long this journey will take
however, spurred on by the ultimate prize.
Acceptance.
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A Journey Towards Acceptance
PoetryThis collection is a follow on from "A Weight Off My Mind". It will be addressing and reflecting on the pressures in society to look a certain way and the struggle of not fitting into a perceived "ideal" category. There will be positive reflection...
