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Becoming my own shield
Every time,
I find someone to stand behind,
a shield to hide me,
keeping me unseen.
I choose to be invisible,
but that doesn’t mean I lack a voice,
or a choice.
I don’t want to be exposed,
yet shields don’t stay forever.
When they leave,
I gather my strength,
facing the world alone.
I don’t miss the shield,
I step into the battle,
forgetting I ever hid behind one.
Maybe I’m stronger than I know,
but my insecurities whisper loudly,
telling me to stay unseen,
to seek safety behind others.
Maybe all I need
is to find myself,
to prove to myself
that I can stand without a shield.
Copyright ©
Gayathri Devi Atluri
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