ILLUSION

I held on too long to an illusion so strong,

As it felt so secure and an abode where I truly belonged.

It gave me the strength to face it all,

Helped me grow and never let me fall.

It was a phase of bliss that I cherish,

Could give away anything to not have let it perish

Everything seemed all so right and just in place,

Until it all disappeared one fine day without a trace.

I let it define me and my existence,

Which now seems like such a pittance.

My faith and belief came crashing down,

Now I suddenly feel obligated and duty-bound.

The intoxicated, care-free self evaporated,

Giving way again to the self I always under-rated.

Overnight I was forced to turn into a wise adult from a kid,

And from the bondage of falsification I had gotten rid.

I wonder ‘Should I be glad on getting a reality check’?

Or rue about missing out on being the foolish innocent wreck.

Either ways I realized that I had to learn a great deal,

About the nuances of life and the art to heal.

In my quest of learning to choose the best,

I needed to ensure not to let myself lose out on the rest.

It is not going to be an easy transition,

But an essential one for my self- actualization.

I hit upon an epiphany that the exhilaration of my illusion had to slip away some day,

Only to transform me into a stronger self with a hope for a brighter ray!
Regards,
Ami Chheda
Co-Editor

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