Maybe I’ve Always Been A Bird

This is an original poem written by Jessie Gehrke. This poem was written as an epiphany to the beginning of her journey of self discovery and healing. Maybe we are all birds. Maybe, just maybe, we've been grounded.

Transcript

Maybe I've always been a bird. Maybe, Just maybe, I've been grounded. Weighed down by a lifetime of should, Would, Could, And you better. Ironically waiting for more time. My heart so tangled in feelings it shallowly beats. Too heavy to fly, Too hard on my wings. I look down at my shackles tied up with guilt tangled in shame. I am drowning in worries inside of my brain. A sweet melodious song in my heart travels deep down to the depths of my soul. It resonates in every bone. A reminder of who I am. I am the ocean, I am the sky. I am the universe, I am alive. I drink in each delicious breath I am given. I drench myself in love. I dive into the deep abyss of my soul and I rip out all of the shackles. I tear out all of the tangles. I lift off all of the heavy weights. My wings fill with air. My heart explodes with love. Here I go. I am free. I am unapologetically me. Adventure awaits. A lifetime of wishes. Ironically, I have found the time. Maybe I've always been a bird. Maybe, Just maybe, I've been grounded.

Reviews

I so resonate with the energy of these words! Beautifully expressed! Thank you. NAMASTE

Delightful 🐦

Very good. Thank you.

Beautiful poem! It really resonates with me! Love this! Thank you for sharing, Jessie!

Beautiful message