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Dusting Charcoal
December 28, 2023
Fear is creeping up on me
silhouettes of my whimpering self shrouding me
I’ve become that spec of unnoticed light
in my own eyes I’ve blinded myself
given hope and let loose
the bewailing flower that I've learnt to embrace
shoved against the wall, I’m befriending this solitude
and now, I’ve dusted my face
like charcoal on paper
I find myself becoming a stranger in my own skin
yet, each dusk I hear myself whispering
“You go, girl”
because, it’s in these shadows, these wounds
when my eyes are just about to shut at twilight
I unearth the valor I behold
my labyrinth of trails that I’ve conquered
and my fear, that’ll soon lie at my feet
in the depths of silence, my voice is a beacon of courage
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"Dusting Charcoal" is a poignant reflection born from a personal metamorphosis. Once cocooned in solitude, I pushed the world away, afraid to speak, burdened by a harsh self-judgment. The verses encapsulate a journey from self-blinding to self-applause, a transformation sparked by the slow construction of self-esteem and the cultivation of courage.
The poem reflects a journey of self discovery, and embracing vulnerability. One of the most prominent maneuvers in the poem, 'dusting charcoal' on paper signifies a deliberate unveiling, a process of becoming a stranger in my own skin, only to find strength in that unfamiliarity.
This written piece is not just a poem, but a proclamation of resilience and self-celebration.