My Mount Everest

I conquered the Mt. Everest ofdistrust and pain that kept anchored me down like a sunken ship in the Atlantic your verbal abuse kept me off the radar as I hid away my shame my dismay was my watery grave My lonesome journey was onerous My arms and legs began to shake I had to let go of my heavy baggage. The weight of hate, and bitterness was unfathomable When I released it, I was freed from the shackles of my past mistakes Thirsty for nurishment...I took a gulp of compassion I discovered that Love will take you the rest of the way my tears washed the resin of my sorrow away I laid out on the peak and watched as the stars nestled themselves within the goose down comforter clouds and the mist intermingled between my fingertips That was the moment of truth Where the world stood still.....I looked upon it like a shepherd watching over her flock realzing how lucky I am to recieve this opportunity for change Insight.. these are the moments are rare, and a blessed gift That's when it's just you and the world and the recognition of your destiny I have a purpose to spread my love, patience,and non-judgmental characteristics You can conquer your internal demons whose firey tongues slither into your ear canals spreading their lies fraudulent and self loathing clawing their way through your psyche and haunting your memories keeping you locked up tigher than Alcatraz We all must traverse through our own Mt. Everest's I wish you well and a safe passage But when you reach the top. Plant your flag In remembrance of the day you took a leap of faith and were brave