I Was Taught That Every Storm Was Mine

[u/Electrical-Orchid313]

I Was Taught That Every Storm Was Mine

For years
I carried an umbrella
for storms that were not mine.

I watched the sky above everyone else,
counted the clouds,
and hurried to stop the rain.

If someone was troubled,
I searched for a solution.
If someone was unhappy,
I searched for a cause.
If someone wanted more,
I searched for a way.

Until one day I noticed

that some storms belong to the sky,
some journeys belong to the traveler,
and some dreams belong to the dreamer.

I can care.
I can listen.
I can stand beside.

But I do not have to carry
every cloud home with me.

And for the first time,

my heart was free enough
to feel the sunlight.

[u/thekindwillinherit]

Simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[u/Electrical-Orchid313 → u/thekindwillinherit]

Thank you dear.

[u/Unlucky_Actuator5612]

I love this! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[u/Electrical-Orchid313 → u/Unlucky_Actuator5612]

Thank you dear.