The Wallflower by Akinsànyà Naomi
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20 October 2023
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From shining bright to wallflower’s plight,
I hide in shadows, shrinking from sight.
I can take any form as long as I’m hidden,
Losing myself in a world I’ve forbidden.
Reminded of my past, I feel small and weak,
Longing for the person I used to be.
My body reminds me I’m no longer it’s owner,
And I’m left in the dark with a gaping hole.
Others try to pull me into the light,
Hopeful eyes shining, guiding my sight.
But do I deserve their unwavering hope?
Have I really lost all my shining scope?
I question my worth, clinging to my pain,
Wondering how I can shine bright again.
So I keep shrinking, a wallflower in disguise,
Watching others shine with envious eyes.
