This poem is about realizing oneself, feeling regret, and healing. It reflects the moment when someone stops living for others and starts to listen to themselves.

Through forgiveness and self-acceptance, it shows the bravery needed to recover lost dreams and live honestly—moving forward not in perfection, but in truth.

A Genuine Promise to Me #

After so long, today I pause,
I look at my face without a cause.
In the silent mirror, I stand and stare,
Listening to truths I left buried there.

So many times, I tried to smile,
I walked away from me a while.
I traded dreams for borrowed peace,
Asked my own wishes to quietly cease.

I left my wants on broken roads,
To please the world, I took its loads.
I said “someday” and carried on,
Pretending strength meant never gone.

But today I turn, and clearly see,
Those lost paths still waiting for me.
I breathe in deep, I call my name,
Invite my joy, release the shame.

Today I whisper, “I’m sorry, friend,
For truths I bent, for fires I burned.
For every time I chose a lie,
And watched my truest dreams slowly die.”

I hold myself and gently say,
“I’m here. I won’t run away.
Each hidden tear, each silent plea—
I promise now, I choose me.”

Forgive me, heart, for all that pain,
For trading sun for gentle rain.
This road is hard, but it feels right,
To walk with me—toward honest light.

(Vijay Verma)
 www.retiredkalam.com

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