Shackles

I feel there’s something anchoring me

What’s confusing is I’m totally free

This structure and boundaries are what I love

They tell me there’s more I’m capable of

I’m pulling against these shackles of chain

Hungry for freedom yet very afraid

This structure has kept me safely in check

My inner child is screaming, “What the heck?!”

She’s got the keys, I’m finally released

But feel unsure in this new realm of free

Then she pushes me right into the mud

And squeals, “Relax!!  Getting dirty is fun!”

At first I resist, completely freak out

And then, in no time, I’m rolling around

Now I see the ones that are standing here

They’re the mighty ones whose judgement I feared

I now can stand up for what I believe

Not giving in to those who don’t agree

This has been my shackle, I’ve slowly learned

How others view me is not my concern