Inside of Me

I carry all this weight inside,

Hoping someday I’ll find my light.

Dreaming of a world where I belong,

Where love’s the melody, the strongest song.

Growing up with shadows in my mind,

Fighting with what I leave behind.

Trying to break free from their chains,

Looking for sunshine through the rains.

Please forgive me for my pain,

For every tear, every rain.

All I want is to be seen,

For who I am, not who they mean.

I forgive you, Mom and Dad,

For the scars and times we had.

All I need is love to see,

Acceptance for me, just me.

Feeling lost in a crowded room,

Fighting silence in my gloom.

They try to shape my destiny,

But I am my own legacy.

Please forgive me for my pain,

For every tear, every rain.

All I want is to be seen,

For who I am, not who they mean.

I forgive you, Mom and Dad,

For the scars and times we had.

All I need is love to see,

Acceptance for me, just me.

No more hiding in the dark,

Learning to embrace my heart.

Love starting from within,

Letting my true self begin.

So here I stand, open wide,

With forgiveness, love, and pride.

Hoping everyone can see,

The beautiful soul inside of me.