In a world so heavy with opinion
outside pressure adds to the confusion
making it hard to hear that voice within
can’t seem to hold onto confidence
Though staying with the herd
presents safety
it takes bravery
to stay true to your own word
standing up for your story
through the storms and through lonely
there comes a time to mend
battle wounds that won’t hide or pretend
Winning comes in the courage
to infuse healing with compassionate knowledge
to try again and again
to fill the voids and let go of the pain
Coming back together
Sifting through the pain and confusion
this sometimes defines living
knowing the heart needs attending
while working through reality and illusion
not stuck in the falling
but focused on the rising
one can attach awareness
to decisions to create the healing
needed to move forward
coming back together
still may fall but will remember
the center of truth and being
authentically driven
living away from pain
can be a great change
a chance to overcome
once firm limitations
with love and dedication
Timothy Wayne Moore is pursuing a master’s of leadership from Rosemont College.