Two poems

To be OUT

Release.
Relief from my shoulders.
This boulder that I was able to push aside,
Leaving me stable, with the sensation
That I have nothing to hide.
Freedom.
Free at last.
Looking past the fear in my eyes,
Beyond the tears, without hesitation
I see clear skies.
Pride.
Raising my head high.
The shallow dread I left behind,
I looked inside and saw myself.
I believe in me.
Courage.
Having the strength to stand.
You gave me your hand without thought,
With this gesture you taught, a life long lesson
I am normal after all.

Untitled

Seagulls caw, cackle loudly
Breeze blows sand softly
Time ticks along the edge of the shore
I dip ankle deep
Rough rocks beneath my feet
The sky is clear, calm
Any fear once felt
breaks like the waves against the docks
Split in two then fade
I watch this as I wade
further up, to the knees
Icy cold tickles
giving rise to the hairs on my arm
A shiver, then an embrace
Filled with fresh new feeling
A breath of something new
Reflection in the water
Shielding my eyes from the sunlight
"This is Me" I shout
Then splash away a smile
I haven't seen in quite some time
Bathing in new blessings
Happy just to be
Oh loving laughter escapes lips
This is me

Story ID:	448
Written by:	Lyndsey Darcangelo (bio, link, contact, other stories)
Story type:	Poem
Location:	Buffalo USA
Year:	2003
Person:	myself