by Nikki Kennedy
well, hello there, my true self
i’m so glad to find you here!
i’ve been searching for you for far too long
i can see you’re filled with fear
hiding alone in the darkness
is a safe and comfortable feeling
but it’s time to come on out now dear
and face the reality you’ve been dealing
listen here, my true self,
there's no use in trying to run
no matter what you believe
you couldn’t have saved your son
holding on to this shame and guilt
is doing nothing but producing more pain
sometimes in life there are circumstances in which
we end up losing more than we gain
pay attention, my true self
i really need you to know
the past is only there to guide you
towards the ways your soul must grow
if you keep revisiting and repeating
the lessons you’ve already learned
life will certainly find a way
to ensure you do get burned
look at me, my true self
your eyes are filled with sorrow
until you find your strength within
there is strength out there to borrow
you’re meant for such greatness, my dear
but this you refuse to see
why are you scared of shining your light
and becoming who you were meant to be?
Please, believe me, my true self
when i say the world needs you now
it requires more love and acceptance,
and your kindness can teach them how
but if you do not make a change
say goodbye to the life you know
this monster will steal your soul
& take you places you don’t want to go
listen up, my true self,
allow me to be honest and clear
if you choose to continue down this path
you’ll certainly lose all you hold dear
the darkness will engulf you
if you do not make the leap
it’s time to choose a better life
or the consequences you’ll soon reap
be honest with me, my true self,
is this the life you truly want?
are you proud of the person you’ve become
and all of the lies you’ve come to flaunt?
it’s time to be real and acknowledge the truth
that you are the only one to blame
for all of this sadness and misery you feel
it truly is a shame.
the time has come, my true self
for you to face the scary unknown
but remember others will be there beside you
to help you find your way back home
if you come with me now
we can still make the flight
departing from the darkest land
bringing you back home to the light
follow me, my true self
the time has come to be brave
take my hand and i’ll guide you
out of this dark and lonely cave
it’s time to be the warrior you are
by unleashing the power of love
the universe has given you plenty
to help this lost planet rise above
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Nikki is a dedicated advocate for mental health and addiction services and fights for policy changes. Using her own experiences as inspiration, her poetry captures the struggle to find hope, healing, and self-love in the midst of hardships. She hopes to inspire others through her unique writing style and is currently working on her first poetry collection that brings readers inside the inner world of someone in active addiction.
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