The Discovery

Hey, everyone! This week I was so unsure of what to write about. I have been going back and forth in my head on what is the most relatable topic. It then dawned on me that I am in college; a time of self-discovery and realizing who I actually am. Unfortunately, I’m not writing to tell you any tips on how to find yourself. Everyone has their own story, so I am here to tell you mine. I wrote a poem called The Discovery. I hope you like it and can relate it to your life. 

The Discovery

I’m finally in college 

The time to explore and venture out

The time to better understand myself

The time to learn my likes and dislikes outside of my household

But…

I can’t do that if I don’t let my real self in

I hide my true self

I don’t allow myself to feel

I run from my feelings to protect my inner peace but in reality, I’m only 

hurting myself

I avoid hard conversations

I don’t want to let anyone in to protect my inner peace but in reality, I’m only 

hurting myself

I put everyone else’s happiness before mine because I fear rejection, so

I make sure everyone is happy to protect my inner peace but in reality, I’m only 

hurting myself

I run from my truth 

I hide from my pain 

I suppress, suppress, and suppress but at what cost…

Losing my true self? 

Discovery… man it hurts but

I have to be vulnerable and allow the real me 

To feel again. 

I can’t continue to shut the real me out. 

The path of discovery is not easy, but you realize that it’s time for a change. You learn to put yourself first, make peace with your emotions, and face yourself daily. I hope my story has helped someone face their true self.