BE ALRIGHT…
It’s okay to not be okay.
Another night to lie awake, thinking about all that you told me.
Last time we spoke was on the phone with your voice shaky
And I have never heard you sound that way with me
Then you dropped a subtle apology and proceeded to hang up
I have been trying to reach your line ever since but it’s to no avail
Every dial gets easily sent back again to voicemail
Sorry if it seems I’m disturbing you, though I wished you’d let me to.
When you told me how tired you’ve been of life lately,
Said you’re growing up with more tribulations these days
Each day, it’s another guilt, anxiety and blame ready to hit you
Feel like nobody can relate to what is happening with you
Crossing over from a teen to a youth felt too early for you
The family’s already been putting you on that pedestal
They raise you up so you can lead yet you also want to be led
Momma’s struggling and doing her best to keep things afloat
Dad’s far too gone to support, probably somewhere remote
Siblings look up to you so can’t afford to disappoint them
Already started doing full time 9–5, and less time during 5–9
It’s a hassle, you wish you could go back to the simple days of ‘09
Said college is still at the corner strangling what’s left of you
Stay up working late for your assignments and at a job you hate
Fix your face and smile once you’re out the bathroom door
All these and more, you mentioned, I couldn’t help but shut down too
I admit it, life’s got its ups and downs; it is inevitable.
So here’s my message for you, whenever you feel led to read it.
I hope it’ll help….
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It’s okay to feel tired; it’s okay to not be okay.
Okay? You don’t have to hold the world up every single day
Days go by, you’ve been strong for so long, even strong people need to breathe
Breathe it in and out, breathe it in and out, you could let those tears out
Out there, they see you as the answer, but you’re still searching too.
To love and love, you give, and you give. Who’s pouring back into you?
You think it’s your fault that life’s gotten so heavy? No, it was never on you to carry such weight.
Hey,
Even when it’s frustrating, when they judging you, when you’re in pain, when the noise gets louder than ever within
Even when you,
I hope you remember that God is still right there beside you, closer than you could ever think, all the time
He has not left you nor does He plan on leaving you to struggle alone in your dark times.
Yes, yes, I get you,
It sounds so simple, so easy to say when someone else is not “going thru” this,
But I promise you,
We all have our storms, and every storm, at the end, be it great or small, has its clear sky. A VERY BEAUTIFUL CLEAR SKY. :)
So, don’t,
Don’t hide it any more,
Don’t try to do this all alone,
Don’t let this temporary state try to define you,
Have it at the back of your mind,
If you ever think of giving in, pray for hope, strength and grace to keep going.
If you ever think that you’re less, recall that
You are seen, you are blessed and highly favored, you are valued, you are loved.
You are more than enough.
By God’s unmerited mercy, grace and love, you are going to make it,
So hold on, trust Him, no matter what.
For you, yes you, are going to be just fine.
I really hope this helps in the long run. Take care.❤️
