In the past few months,
I’ve dealt with my inner demons.
The ones who have been sitting in my mind and heart,
The ones who didn’t have the space to reveal themselves.
At first, when I heard them,
I almost shut them down immediately,
because it was the easiest thing to do.
But-
I decided to pause.
When I took a moment to slow down,
And listen to them,
I realise that they were never here to harm me.
They were never the ones to be feared.
They were meant to be understood.
They needed embracing.
When i finally gave the table to lay everything out,
I saw that they have been protecting me all this while.
They were the ones who showed me what I needed and wanted in my life.
Little by little, the fog cleared.
I was able to see the possibilities in my journey ahead of me.
And now, my inner demons, the ones who stayed hidden,
Became a part of my journey, guiding me to build the life I desire,
And grow into the person I want to become.
