I Am Alive [Hum a Peaceful Tune]

I slept off the reality I didn't want to see

Dreaming of a time when I could finally wake up

And not be scared of the world outside

 

I always imagined myself as a butterfly

Unsure of where to fly because of the weather ahead

A boot overhead, crushing my will to go on

 

Many an obstacle have been thrown in my way

But I clap my hands and hum a peaceful tune

A wonderland in my mind

 

Blessings flow like blood in my fatigued veins

And as I reach for that piece of light

I'm stepping on broken glass, I'm dancing to that song you loved so much

 

And then all at once

I started to drown in forgiveness, in peace and grace

I remember who I am now, and what I was supposed to do

 

The cogs are set in motion, my chains are broken and I can fly again

These scratches and bruises are nothing more than demotivation

If I can limp, I can make a difference

 

And now waking up isn't so scary

So when I do

You will know that now I am alive

 

And I can only pray

That it's you who wakes me

And shows me the love I've been missing

Author's Note

I really feel like I've grown up over the past few years, and I decided to write about it. I had alot of inner struggles and turmoils, and now that I've fought them all off I've become something stronger than myself. I've become ALIVE.

My life consisted before of trying to make everyone else happy, of being at their beck and call, doing whatever they told me because the thought of them hating me terrified me. But somewhere along the line I realized that I need to start thinking for myself, because no one else is going to do it for me. After I started doing that, life got better almost instantly. Now I have great grades, amazing friends, the best boyfriend ever, and am no longer having financial troubles. Thank You, my God, for everything You have given me! :)

Reviews

[Rae]

Terrific poem! I'm glad that you are happier now. ^^

[Harley (arbiter)]

This was great. Simple as that!