Shadows Of The Past - A Poem By Adam Akers

Shadows of the past

Your inner child carries scars that never fade,
A weight that presses down, a burden to be made.
In life and love, you search for a gentle hand,
But every touch feels fleeting, lost in the sand.

You yearn for love, for someone to see,
The real you, beyond the walls you've built to be.
But no matter how you give, no matter how you try,
It's never enough, and tears fall, wondering why.

Heartbreak echoes, a shattered soul's refrain,
Your world upside down, consumed by pain.
You claw your way back, through darkness and despair,
A never-ending battle, with no one there to care.

Nice people get taken, their kindness exploited and worn,
Left alone with thoughts that fester and scorn.
Fear of love again, fear of trust, a heart locked away,
Afraid to let someone in, afraid of the price you'd pay.

In the well of life, you're lost and alone,
Forever searching for a way back home.
Your heart, a fragile thing, shattered and worn,
Longing for love, but afraid to be reborn.

Yet still you rise, and still you face the day,
And in the silence, you find a way to pray.
For strength to heal, for courage to be free,
To love yourself, and find your destiny.

Release the weight, let go of the pain,
And find your way to love again.
May your heart heal, and may you be free,
To find happiness, and love that's meant to be.

Original Poetry Written By
Adam Akers
Copyright 6.2025

Poetry Published By
Eryn Dunbar