Hey You

An uplifting poem I wrote for someone I know was going through a tough time.

Hey you,

I know what you are going through

Trying to stand tall and strong

While a deep rooted pain arising from within

Is eating you from the inside                          

You don’t know what is causing it

You don’t know how long it will hurt

But through all the pain and hopelessness

You still smile

 

Hey you,

I see the tear stains on your cheeks even after you brush them away

I wish you wore them with pride

Like battle scars or war paint

For every moment when you don’t give in to those thoughts running in your head

You become a warrior

 

Hey you,

I know self-worth is a foreign concept for you

You think you are not good enough for them

For her

For your dreams

Or for life itself

But you are wrong

They are waiting with open arms

She is waiting with an open heart

Life is waiting with all the opportunities you desire

Let them in

For if they thought they didn’t deserve you

They wouldn’t be waiting

For the moment when you are ready

 

Hey you,

I know those days of hopelessness

When the pain becomes too much

When you feel like running away

From everyone and everything

When you feel like running away

From yourself

Just remember

No matter what

Come back home

 

Hey you,

I know those times

When you think too much

Worry too much

And don’t want to fight anymore

During those times, just remember

It will be fine

How do I know?

Because I have been through it too

Carrying the burden of the world’s opinions

On my shoulders

I lived every moment in anxiety

Had trouble sleeping through the night

Even though my nightmares felt more comforting than reality

I felt alone and defeated too

I had been broken

But then I learnt

To sing a little louder

To dance a little crazily

To let go of the burden of other’s opinions

And most importantly

To laugh a little more freely

 

I have learnt

That I don’t always have to be the best

Just the best version of me

That I don’t always have to be strong

That I shouldn’t be scared to cry

And wear my scars with pride

As they have made me stronger

 

So here I stand

Waiting for you with an open heart

So let me share your burden and lighten your shoulders

Let me give you a light if it feels to dark and cold

Let me make you a warm cup of tea for I know you are tired

 I just want you to know

You will be ok

So hang in there

And enjoy this moment

Spring is right around the corner