River Winding
Yu Wen Lee
Here is a river winding in your mind, that’s your tear.
A gloomy person is engulfed
by fear, sadness,
and uncomfortable things
It is what it is.
So vulnerable,
so fragile,
missing all the happy things
far away from you.
Here is a voice approaching your place.
Don’t be afraid; you know you will be here for yourself.
You start to feel your emotions.
Your heart no longer seems to be insensitive to pain.
Crying, screaming, being furious,
all show that you are who you are.

Reborn from the emotions,
stand up in a feminist way with supportive friends around you.
You know you are
strong enough,
brave enough,
loved enough,
encouraged enough.
It is calm after the storm;
flowers are flourishing by the river.
Dancing with your emotions, you are ready for the next journey.
You deserve yourself.