Transformation Poem by Janet Mulligan

Have less fear my sweet, Boo Boo
For you I'm always here; not going anywhere
And If times shall come to pass that I must go
Away I'll be only just momentarily
For in my heart you always do reside
Nothing replaces you, not even a pride
Let's take big strides now to overcome
Heaviness prevents our joy and fun
I see your struggles and share your pains
This troubles me some, but not with disdain
Your grip on the tongues of emotionalism
Is so tightly wrapped around defense mechanisms
Nonsensical is it not to loosen theses chains
We imprison ourselves by our own volitions
See you not this divisive imposition?
The words I use are ever so sharp
I do often speak from my broken heart
But understand that I, too, come from undue abuse
My battered bones and shattered thoughts
Are undeserving of your pious plots
Or so it was, at least, I have made myself believe
Though also, too, it sometimes seems to me
Not all that's lost for us is ever too far out of sight
You know me now and have come to understand
Thus far I have lived hand in hand with much frights
And I know you see that it's my insecurity that controls our plights
Forgiveness upholds our hearts from pain
As does recognition of whence troubles came
So blame me now and hold me accountable
Wander the path of the undeniable
Find and seek what is your truth
Vindicate the parts of you in need of esteem
We do not operate as simple machines
And I regret when I loose my cool
Because it undermines the Golden Rules
I expect you to do unto me as I did so foolishly
I See this cycle as it spins around and around
Are you still waiting patiently for me to find solid ground?
I know the sound you use with me when I've treated you unfoundedly
I feel the silence on my heart like a brick of a thousand pounds.
Though you're no fool, and that's the truth.
You will repay me for the favor I have shown you
By the strength of your soul and the light you emit
I cannot fail to see the imperfect parts within me I admit.
As you grow and become whole once again
I'm inspired and empowered to be my own best friend
I must give you the gift of joyful enlightenment
The stars have aligned and it is your time.
You've transformed because I breathed
Now You must be the cocoon I need
It's not a choice, it's inevitable
My debt is repaid from a past of the formidable kind
It's the karmic life cycle of being natures butterfly
This I can't deny or try to hide behind
It's followed me as I've journeyed along
Now you will feel the joy of this magical song
You get to feel the fulfillment that manifests by your being natures pond.