Today I was sad and spiraling | Poem by Nalani Arie

Today I was sad and spiraling .

Not for nothing major but my heart is fragile so…

Today I was sad and spiraling.

I felt myself spiraling into a pit of despair.

But something different happened to me this time.

Before I cried or let my soul die I decided to break the fall.

Today I was sad and spiraling.

But I discovered a self help gem.

When my emotions run wild, I call my inner child to help me smile again.

Today I was sad and spiraling.

I almost spiraled back into depression.

Self shame and doubt came running about but forgiveness was stronger than them.

Today I was sad and spiraling.

But today I also learned something new.

Today I learned sadness may come in waves but to drown or to float?

You choose.

Today I was sad and spiraling.

But tomorrow I’ll be renewed.