Read It and Weep

I Wish...
Written March 7, 2011; dedicated to the every lost and broken soul


I wish I could make your fears go away
I wish I could give you hope today
I wish you'd listen to the words I say
When I tell you I love you, more and more each day


I wish it didn't hurt so much
I wish we didn't have to suffer for love
I wish that life wouldn't be so tough
But I promise it's worth it, I can't tell you that enough


I wish they didn't say those things about you
I wish even more you'd believe they're not true
I wish each day that you'll make it through
To get the love that you never knew


I wish you'd stop crying and learn to find joy
I wish you knew life isn't only about a girl and a boy
I wish you'd tell him you're not his toy
he can't help you, he can only destroy 


I wish you knew how beautiful you are
I wish, I wish upon this star
I wish your dreams will take you far
Before you know it there won't even be a scar


I wish I could change things more than I could
I wish you believed in yourself like you should
I wish you'd remember in this world there is good
I'd make you see it all, you bet I would


There's nothing left for me to say
Remember to cherish my words along the way
Know that your past doesn't determine your fate
Look ahead, keep going, it's from death you've been saved


Sincerely, Stephanie ♥


I wrote this last night. I was inspired by my own hurting. It seems like there are emotions we bury underneath layers and layers of memory, time, and space. As soon as they come out, it's like they were never gone. With these emotions pouring out of me, I translated them into a poem. I think this is the way a lot of us feel at times. Even the strongest and happiest people break down sometimes. Whether we know why we feel a certain way, or completely are at a loss, emotions are natural things. This is a reminder of that. This is a reminder that we're all in this together. We're all beautifully crafted works of art. We're all broken. We all make mistakes. This is a reminder that we have to stick together, but most importantly, that God will help us through it. I have peace in my heart and I find comfort in His promising words and His faithfulness. 
It's okay to feel sad sometimes. It's okay to cry. It's okay to question. It's not okay to surrender to your fears, and to keep living in a bubble of sadness. We all get that way.
So if you feel that way right now, here's to you.
If you've ever been hurt, heart-broken, used, or abused, here's to you.
If you've ever hated your life, body, circumstances, or your soul, here's to you.
If you've ever wanted to give up, scream, cry, or even die, here's to you.
Go ahead, let it out. Some emotions aren't meant to be forgotten;
they need to be treated. Punch a pillow, scribble like a four year old,
cry your eyes out! You're human, now let your human side do it's natural thing and
LET IT OUT!
Okay. Good. Next, you need to know this:
You are AMAZING! I may not even know you, I don't need to!
You're human, you're God's child, a master piece, that's all I need to know.
You deserve respect. You deserve love. You deserve to be treated like the princess you are!
You may not get respect, you may not feel the love, you may be treated like dirt...
But know, that's not how it's meant to be. Hang in there, you'll get the love you deserve.
You are one of a kind, now go out into the world and let your beauty shine.