How Writing Heals

By Tanushi Singh

And when I tell anyone

I pulled through my lowest by inking everyday.

I can almost see them wondering how did words change my ways.

And when I tell anyone I found myself whilst inking

thoughts I know it's isn't easy to comprehend

how a few words led to my breakthrough moment.

Every verse touched an unknown wound.

I hadn't imagined words had the power to alter my reality my ground.

But slowly one verse at a time

I felt the strength of letting go.

Until the day the weight of holding on left my door.

I began to befriend a freedom I'd never felt before.

And I know it's difficult to believe how words can change

someone for real?

But it's possible and I'm sure I'm not first one to reveal.

There were times when I felt I was losing myself without

understanding my why or how

I needed an escape

A space where I am no one but me

Until the day I realised the answer lay within me.

All I needed was a paper and pen to set me free.

The catharsis that followed has made me wonder just

how much courage instills in each of us if we

try to tap into own inner selves.

So the next time some one says

writing heals, I hope you'll know

what they mean.

By Tanushi Singh