My thoughts swarm around me, chasing its prey

Foggy mind, hands twitching, heart pumping

New experiences are my worst fears

The unknown, the not knowing

But life doesn’t pause for the weak

 

Time flies by, where did it go?

I’m no longer a child

Time to move from my home

On my own

Afraid to even speak

Not knowing soon enough

My confidence would peak

 

Who is this person? I don’t know her

Staring at my reflection, is that a smile I see?

Who knew such change, could change my mentality?

I can’t believe this is my new reality

Embracing myself, anxiety and all

 

I’m like a new person

Though still struggling

The difference is, I learned how to call

Help! I need help!

When I was finally found

I stood up, breathless

I took a look around

 

I busted through a barrier

Or did I use a key?

In the end I learned, all I truly needed was me.