Weighed Down
Invisible chains that bind and tie
Emotional weights that silently deny
The freedom to live, to love, to be
A heart that's heavy, a soul that's weary
The mask we wear, a disguise so fine
Conceals the pain, the fear, the shame that's mine
The world may see a smile, a laugh, a grin
But deep inside, a burden weighs within
The memories we hold, the scars that remain
The whispers of doubt, the echoes of pain
The fears that haunt, the ghosts that roam
A hidden burden that's carried back home
But still we rise, we face the day
We put on a brave face, we find a way
To navigate the darkness, to find the light
To release the burden, to take flight
For in the darkness, there's a glimmer of hope
A chance to heal, to cope, to find a scope
To lay down the weights, to break free from the chains
To rise above the burden, to soar again
So let's acknowledge the weights we bear
Let's face the fears, let's calm the care
Let's find the strength, the courage, the might
To release the hidden burden, to shine with new light.
The Journey Ahead
The path unwinds, a journey to take
Through valleys dark, through mountains steep to make
The weight of the burden, it slowly starts to fade
As every step forward, a new strength is made
The heart begins to heal, the soul starts to mend
The chains that bound, they slowly start to end
The mask that hid, it slowly starts to crack
As the true self emerges, and the burden starts to lack
The world may still be dark, but there's a light ahead
A guiding star that shines, a beacon in the dread
The journey's not yet over, but there's hope in sight
A chance to rise above, to shine with all our might
So let's keep moving forward, one step at a time
Let's face the fears, let's leave the burdens behind
Let's find the strength, the courage, the heart
To rise above the darkness, to never depart
From the light that guides us, from the love that's true
From the hope that heals us, from the heart that's anew
Let's rise above the burden, let's shine with all our might
Let's journey on, into the light.
©bamidele
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