I am setting myself free...

I am setting my worries free
Letting the sea take them
Letting the waves sweep them where they may

The sound of the ocean
The calming sound
that soothes my heart, my mind, my soul

Worries do one no good
They bring grief and sorrow

My heart and soul want to sing and dance
My mind is doing just that

So I am setting my worries free
Dropping them inside this box
and letting the world take care of them

What a relief to know that I do not have to worry


I found a quiet place by the babbling stream
I let the tears fall down my face
I released all the tension that was pent up inside me
I let go of all the anger I was holding onto
I sat there for awhile
Alone
Surrounded by nature
Surrounded by the sounds of peace
I held myself tenderly
I knew I needed to get all of this out
I knew I needed to be alone in those moments
It was a blessing to find such a perfect place,
to free myself of this tornado that has been ripping me apart
I sat there
and sat there
Until I felt that I didn't need to be there any longer
I felt lighter, free, happy
I finally feel like myself again

This mirror has seen all of my.
My smiling face filled with happiness.
My eyes sad with sorrow.
The hurt in my heart.
The glow of a beautiful day.
Tired sleep eyes
Eyes beaming with joy.

This mirror has reflected back pieces of me,
and forced me to look.
I cannot hide from this mirror.
Always it is there like a trusty friend,
telling me to open my eyes and see the beauty that is before me.

This mirror holds my secrets,
whispers sweet nothings,
catches my fears,
and protects my heart.

This mirror has made me begin to see myself,
embrace myself,
and love myself. 


By: Nafeesa Johar


April 17, 2009