I sit here in a darkened room, gripped with a fear so debilitating I can’t move. I don’t know why I am here in this strange place. This fear of the unknown is crippling, shattering my sanity…it is breaking my heart.
Veiled behind what appears to be cob webs, I see glimpses of my past. I see images flash on the wall before me as if they are being shown to me by some unseen camera. This camera refuses to show me the good that I know has existed in my life. It seems to want to focus on the negative almost as if it wants to drown me in sorrow. I know I must get up from my chair and run out of this room but I’m frozen as I begin to see myself age with every passing reflection.
There is no sound. It is so quiet as to be deafening. With a jolt I realize I’ve been called to this place in order to reconcile myself and accept my past.
I’m reminded of so many mistakes and choices I have come to regret. My childhood, while happy, was sheltered. I understand this now and I begin to remember teenage decisions that, looking back, I can see were wrong. I see myself as a young adult appearing to be carefree and joyful yet I am aware of the hurt that is buried so deep within me. I watch myself grow older and realize I am running out of time.
As if I were thrown out of my chair, I hit the floor. I’m crying. It feels so good to finally let out the tears that I’ve held back for so long and all of a sudden I realize I cannot stay here. This is a prison with stone walls so thick they serve to keep me here forever if I do not find the power to set myself free. This I can only do myself.
With renewed strength I pick myself up off the floor and I begin to run. The room has turned into a tunnel. There is a light at the end and that is my goal – to reach the light. It is not a light that signifies a Holy place but one which symbolizes a new freedom. There can be no more regret. I’m aware that I can no longer allow my past to define who I am and my past surely cannot be allowed to dictate where I am going.
The faster I run, the freer I feel. I sense that I’m surrounded by love and my tears of sadness at once become tears of joy. The light is within my reach. Today is a new day and every day is an opportunity for happiness.
I am awake now and know what must be done.
Amazing!
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Thank you!
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Wow, that is intense. Are you okay though?
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Yep, all good. This was just in my head.
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You got it out beautifully.
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nicely done 🙂
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Thank you ma’am! 🙂
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Well written for just being in your head! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you ma’am! xo
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