Climbing Through
I’d drink the same iced coffee from that cute cafe
Even if it didn’t come freshly served the last time
I’d eat the same Pizza capricciosa from my favourite restaurant
Even if it came with almost no olives and mushrooms the last time
I’d still hang out with my best gang of three that owns my heart
Even if they stood me up last time
I’d still go for that black silk dress with gothic makeup
Even if that pastel-coloured attire got me a dozen compliments the last time
I’d still feed my infatuation over rationality
Even if it risked my serenity the last time
I’d still listen to my heart through every impulse
Even if my mind serves every evidence against it
And why wouldn’t I make these choices?
Why shouldn’t I take these chances?
There’s only so much I can do to satisfy my soul today
Even if it ends up being a complete mess tomorrow
Either way, the consequences will be my greatest teachers
Those repetitive mistakes might hinder my progress
Or they might shape a new mindset for my future self
One thing’s certain; the learning won’t freeze
I’ll call every experience a win in the long run
Even if it feels like my biggest failure to date
Every event will give me something to ponder upon
And I would trade it for an idle mind and naivety any day
Eventually, there will come a day when I look back and say
I’m through it all; every doubt, trouble, and regret is behind me
I’m standing tall with my spirits sky-high; incredibly proud of myself
I’m on the other side of my past miseries
I didn’t drown or let my fiascos take me down; I kept going
Even when I hit a dead end
Climbing through it showed me I was only growing
Copyright © Areesha Elahi | Year Posted 2022
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