Parted the dark curtains

I have a few life lessons that I taught

Myself, so I remembered every time I fought

Every battle that I have lost and won

And everything that I have ever done

 

What we do for ourselves dies with us

Which is something nobody cares to discuss

But what we do for others and the world

Will always remain immortal and unfurled

 

The next one: to stop fear

When it seems like you might tear

Never postpone or try to distract

For, to fight fear, you must always act

 

Suffering in silence is a terrible thing

As only more suffering it will bring

Some people say to hide and run

But never be alone, just stay with someone

 

When you’re young, siblings are best friends

You can rely on them with no ends

You will treasure them when you are old

But onto your love for them you will hold

 

We have not changed from a child to an adult

Until passive to active you begin to consult

For it didn’t get lost, but you lost it

Now, to your mistakes you must admit

 

Another story, from Michelangelo, who saw

An angel set in the marble, quite the outlaw

And carved till he set him free

Something important that you must see

 

We wish to be a big kid, with respect of adulthood

Though we need to shoulder responsibility and good

Sometimes, we must reach further than we’re able

Be more than we were yesterday without knowing we were capable

 

Hope can shine like the brightest star

But fear clouds your vision of who you really are

Fear is important, but it keeps you away from being you

Just be you, the best you, that’s all you must do

 

Stress can cause friendships to nearly die

But friendships worth keeping can be brought back, here’s why

As long as there’s recognition of what’s actually vital

You can heal those wounds and make a positive title

 

Our choices and actions define us

Do people see the real you, which is a good plus

Or just the convenient you, not your true reality

And false identities can bring brutality

 

Never judge yourself by popularity

Because all that does is it removes all clarity

Judge yourself by the quality of friends

That you surround yourself with, and how you make amends

 

Now, this one, I have kept for life

As I try to not focus on nothing but strife

But instead, I followed the best rule

Which I try to always do at school

 

When you focus on the bad things, that’s all you will see

If you look for the good, you will find it, just like me

I’ve parted the dark curtains of despair

So with friends and family shining through, it’s joy I can share!

 

Find those similar to you, who accept you as you

This will lead to happiness as you’re true

Not for a disguise or popularity’s sake

As eventual disappointment will be in your wake

 

Be who you were meant to be

And you will feel more free

Although on the outside it might be hard

But it’s better to be you and lower your guard

 

Accept your weaknesses and strengths

And you will travel great lengths

Become your best and truest version

If you believe in yourself, you’ll be the best person

 

People might accept you, or they might not

But you have to show them what you’ve got

If you truly believe, then it won’t matter

But looking down will force the latter

 

Sisyphus pushing that rock up the hill

Like trying to show off all your skill

When you must trust and accept the help from friends

They’ll help you get to the top with no ends

 

If you don’t, it’s difficult and pointless

Without friends, support is jointless

Open up, relax and stay intact

Don’t do everything by yourself and act

 

Something I learnt about hate

Is that it gives you so much weight

It will drag you down so far

And leave an ugly, lasting scar

 

Hating people takes too much energy to sustain

All it brings is suffering and pain

Forgiveness is important, find common ground

As it is a great gift that I have found

 

Even if you want to disagree

Their perspective you should try to see

Always understand the other side

To take hatred out of your life

 

The choices you make will determine your life

What you will face: the consequences and strife

Always give thought and don’t act rashly on the whole

And do what is necessary to achieve your goal

 

Never promote anger or jealousy

But kindness, love and generosity

Some choices need hard work and are unique

But they will give you the life you seek

 

Now, to sum everything up as such

I can’t believe I’ve learnt so much

I know everything I need to know

Many wise words have helped me to grow

 

I have made some bad choices before

But I have refused to quit anymore

I have forgiven everyone who has ever wronged me

And I understand the way I should be

 

I have selective mutism, an anxiety

I thought I was such a impropriety

But actually, I learned to cope

And ever since, I’ve had hope

 

Though anxiety is not a good addition

I think I can fight this condition

I realised that I was not alone

And I finally stepped out of my comfort zone

 

With the help of my parents, friends and you (yes you!)

I was able to become a better person who’s true

I’m now proud of myself and who I am

And being like this shall be my best plan

 

So this is why I’m passing this on

I hope this stays even when I’m gone

I will thank you all for reading

As your support I’ll always be needing