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They told me hold on
—as if grip is a cure.
As if endurance redeems abuse. 
As if staying is faith.

 But this thing?
 This thing was viral. 
Deadly.
Eating me alive
 while calling itself opportunity. I kept watching for my moment to rise
checking the sky
 checking the doors
 checking myself—

— but deep down
 I knew
 nothing was moving
 except time leaving me behind. letting go isn’t soft .
It’s violent.
 It’s ripping your hands
 off something
 that taught you
 pain equals purpose.

 I stayed.
 They robbed me of years.
 Used me until my body learned
 what near death feels like
 And now—
now I know
 how wicked a person can be
 when your loyalty feeds their comfort. Still—
I couldn’t stop giving my best.

 

I worked with body, soul, and spirit.
Showed up bleeding but excellent. 
Prayed while exhausted.
 Served while unseen .
Smiled while being drained. Because I refused—
 REFUSED—
 to give up my dignity 
for extra cash
 and call it favor.

 So I paid in time. 
In health.
 In silence.

 Now hear this.

 It is time to let go.
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Jan 12
Jan 12, 2026 at 12:10 PM UTC
The Art of letting Go