In the depths of my mind, a reflection appears,
A version of me overwhelmed by fears.
Haunted by shadows, trapped by the past,
A child within, holding on fast.

I look in the mirror, what do I see?
A wounded soul yearning to be free.
Eyes hollow, face so pale,
A voice whispers, "Remember, you'll prevail."

Avoiding her gaze, I turn away,
But she calls to me, begging me to stay.
In the darkness, we sit together,
Her story of pain I cannot sever.

I resist, push her away,
Yet she clings, pleading me to stay.
To face the memories, embrace the pain,
Heal the wounds that still remain.

Tears fall as I recall it all,
Hurt and anguish, a painful downfall.
Holding her close, in a tight embrace,
A flicker of hope, a newfound grace.

In facing the past, embracing the pain,
I begin to heal, breaking the chain.
Shadows fade, the prison doors open wide,
My inner child smiles, no longer denied.

Standing in the mirror, a new me revealed,
Embracing the wounds, freedom sealed.
No longer trapped in the mind's dark hall,
Walking towards the light, leaving behind it all.


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