The Wall

So many years living within, the "shelter" a self imposed safe place. My dreams, my aspirations, on the outside just beyond my grasp. Trying so hard to honor expectations. Living while internally dying... I built a wall I couldn't understand my unhappiness, on the outside I wore a smile. Discontent became the shadow that covered each step I made. I didn't recognize this person, revaluation came with understanding... A crack in the wall The change came slowly because I just didn't realize that, everything I thought I needed, was killing me inside. A meltdown left me shaken. I prayed to God for inner strength... The wall began to crumble The pride that had sustained me, I had to throw out the door. The years of doubt and indecision have been replaced by free will. A door has been opened and on the other side I find, myself... The wall is coming down