Inherited Chains

I remember wishing for her happiness, 
for if she smiled, all would be fine. 
She was a tempest, 
a storm of anger, sadness, and despair, 
Allowing the darkness to consume her, 
an abyss too deep to repair. 

She let the shadows dictate her life, 
Surrendered to the pain and grief
Her laughter was a distant memory, 
her joy a dream, 
In her eyes, 
the spark was lost, 
replaced by a silent scream.
 
I refuse to be a reflection of her sorrow, 
I crave joy before my final tomorrow. 
I want to break free from this inherited chain, 
To dance in the sunlight, 
to kiss away the rain. 

I strive to find my own light, 
to carve my own way, 
To embrace the dawn of a brand-new day.
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Agustin Avatar
May 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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