a line is drawn

There comes a moment, quiet yet strong,

When you know what is right, what has been wrong.

A line is drawn, steady and clear,

“No more will I carry this weight of fear.”

The heart whispers what the mind must hear,

“This is the last time I will shed this tear.

The last time their words will bruise my skin,

The last time I will let their shadows in.”

Whether blood that binds or love once near,

Or friendships fading year by year,

Respect is the ground where roots must grow,

Without it, the garden cannot flow.

So you stand, tall as an oak in the rain,

No longer bending beneath their pain.

Freedom begins when you dare to say,

“They won’t make me feel this way again, today!”

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P.S. As you stand tall and embrace your strength, remember to care for yourself in every way.

Nourish your mind, heart, and body. Let the soothing touch of nature's best ingredients bring comfort and healing.

Aloe Lips with Jojoba lip balm is a small act of self-love, a daily reminder that you are worthy of protection and care.

Kennedy Odhiambo