I Lay Aside... Poem by Janis Land Raymer

I lay aside...
my right to be correct always.
I must remember I learn most from mistakes.

I lay aside...
my fear to be myself no matter the cost.
I must remember that anyone who wants me to change doesn't have my best interests at heart.

I lay aside...
my yearning for 'prince charming'
I must remember that 'happily ever after' exists only in fairytales.

I lay aside...
my anger for my dad's death.
I must remember that death will come for us all, it's natural, anger changes nothing.

I lay aside...
my frustration at the voices in my mind.
I must remember they are only my own thoughts and desires I am afraid to share.

I lay aside...
my terror at what my future may hold.
I must remember that fear of the future changes nothing and learn to be thankful for today.

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Janis Land-Raymer