Renewal of Soul

 I felt like a prisoner held captive in the cell of my thoughts.

Trying desperately to wriggle free from the bondage.

I saw myself as another soul lost in the maze of self-doubt.

A bird that fluttered its wings despite being in a golden cage.

 

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath,

To find my inner peace.

To reach out to my soul that lay underneath,

So that my internal turmoil could cease.

I found myself swirling in the eddy of low self-esteem,

Fighting against the tides of depression,

I tried to figure out why I had meaningless dreams,

And discovered a pile of unwanted tension.

I decided to discard this unwanted burden that I had volunteered to carry,

The bondage of fear of societal approval has now lost its grip on me.

Each layer that I shredded away seemed like a forgotten story.

Now my soul has been set free.

I feel as if God has blessed me with a renewed realization,

It's impossible to please everyone, for people will continue to find fault.

Just focus on your dreams, goals, and destination,

Take flattery or rebuke with a pinch of salt.