And just like that
One day I decided to create a new reality
I am tired of hiding and overthinking
From now on….You will be my best friend
And help me uncover my greatest dreams
I am sorry I bullied you once,
I am sorry I didn’t know you were here to protect me
I am sorry I didn’t listen to you
Now I understand that all you wanted was to come out
The same way I did growing up in the closet
You are my friend now
And friendship is a two-way street
It requires love, time, hard work, and honesty
And just like fire, I can learn to use you
Nurture you, and protect you
The same way you come by to protect me
Now I know you want to help me grow
I know you want to push me forward
I know you want me to see my greatness
You are here to keep me safe… at times…from myself!
I am dangerously close to staying the same
And you come to shake me
and help me get out of my shell
you are showing me that we have so much in common
You want to be seen, included, and accepted,
just like me
You want attention, acknowledgment, and love,
just like me
Today I am here to tell you
You can visit as often as you like
Just keep in mind that I am the one in charge
I am the one who leads
And I always lead with love
Welcome home FEAR
I can now sit with you,
I now know how to listen to your whispers
I am comfortable enough to let you in
I can now see that you don’t keep me from freedom
You lead me to it
And for that, I am eternally grateful!
