I’m tired of proving my worth,
To rise above my petiteness,
To shine through dusky skin,
And to navigate a world
That often sees me as less.
I refuse to be the mirror
For others’ insecurities,
Or carry the weight
Of burdens that are not mine,
To shoulder emotional loads
That drowns my own light.
Most of my time and energy
Drains into validation,
And in the silence that follows,
I wonder why I can’t smile,
Why joy feels like a distant shore,
A place I’ve yet to explore.
I want to live from love and light,
Not through fear or doubt’s embrace.
To savour each bite, each moment,
Without counting calories,
But tasting the essence of life,
Feeding my soul with joy,
Not guilt or shame.
My worth is not defined
By the scales or others’ eyes,
It’s a flame that flickers,
An inner glow that thrives,
So here I stand, unyielding,
Ready to reclaim my heart,
To love me fiercely,
And let my spirit dance free.
~ Kanika Kaushal ✨ The Luminous Muse
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