Beneath My Bones

"Shards of Me" is a powerful three-part poetic odyssey chronicling a young man's raw and transformative journey of self-discovery amidst the crushing weight of societal expectations. Part I, "Beneath My Bones," plunges into the depths of buried identity, where he confronts the pain of hiding his true self under a mask of toughness, sparking a fragile rebellion against shame. Part II, "The River of My Veins," navigates the turbulent waters of healing, as he learns to embrace his vulnerabilities and forge a path through doubt, finding strength in his scars. Part III, "A Sky of Our Own," culminates in empowerment, where he rises as a beacon of hope, extending a hand to others to break free and build a shared future of authenticity. Woven with vivid imagery of bones, rivers, and skies, and a loose, emotional rhyme, this poem challenges toxic masculinity and societal norms, offering a tearful mirror to those wrestling with their own demons.Dive into this soul-baring narrative, let it move you to tears, and join the conversation below-together, we're shards of light, rising from the chaos to shine.