Peelings off the extras

Peelings off the

Pulling night shifts, and
working early mornings,
I am doing all I have to,
for, I want to.

It is not you that
I want anymore.
It is not even that thing
I had my eyes fixed on.

I am looking for myself,
the girl that I lost when
hard times befell,

I am looking for the
girl who was
loving by heart,
kind in touch,
strong in character,
wise with words,

the girl who always
had her heart set on fire,
went passionately after the
things she believed in,

nothing mattered to her,
and she was unstoppable
until she has finally attained
what set out for.

I am looking for her.
I am peeling off the extra skin
of jewelry, others decorated
me with

References:
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Prerna Gupta

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