Up from a past that’s rooted in pain.

A novice beginning yet experient of myriads of seasons,

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear

I do not know which to prefer, 

Cut the ties you have to failure and shame.

Or indulge in lucid, inescapable rhythms.   

The journey might take you a few hours, a day, a year, a few years, a hundred, a thousand or even more.

I resist any thing better than my own diversity.

Just like moons and like suns,

Let go the pain you are holding in your mind, your shoulders, your heart, all the way to your feet.

Regardless of others, ever regardful of others,

Watch your mind. Without training it might run away and leave your heart for the immense human feast set by the thieves of time.

Regardless of others, ever regardful of others,

When you find your way to the circle, to the fire kept burning by the keepers of your soul, you will be welcomed.

Regardless of others, ever regardful of others,

Don’t worry, do not hold regrets, ask for forgiveness, and give it back with gratitude

The bright suns I see and the dark suns I cannot see are in their place,

Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear.

It was a small part of the pantomime.   

Hi Lyrik! I really enjoyed reading your poem. I feel your poem expresses growth and embracing ones' self journey. This poem is encouraging, especially if times are hard its important to keep going and do what is best for you. You did a great job!!

This was an awesome read, I love the way that you arranged this. I see that we drew inspiration from many of the same lines/poems, too, which is cool that they resonated with you as well, but you were able to utilize them to showcase different themes. The ideas of pushing forward through brokenness to work towards healing and acceptance are shown beautifully through this arrangement. It seems like a painful testimony turned into important life advice.