The Struggle Within

My heart is torn between two worlds

As I navigate the ups and downs, the twists and twirls

Of love and duty, of family and spouse

I feel like I’m walking on eggshells, in this huge house

I love my parents, they’ve been my rock

Through thick and thin, they’ve never stopped

Supporting me, encouraging me, in all that I do

But now, with love in my heart, I have to start anew

The man I love, he’s my everything

My partner, my soulmate, my reason for being

He’s my present and my future, my home

And with him by my side, I know I’ll never be alone

But how do I balance it all, this life I lead?

The duties of a daughter, a wife, a life in full speed

I want to serve them all, with love and care

But I’m afraid of getting lost in it all, and losing my own share

The fear grips me, as I ponder on

Can I juggle it all, without feeling withdrawn?

Can I be a daughter, a wife, and still be me?

Or will I get lost in the shuffle, and no longer be free?

But then I take a breath, and find my center

And I know deep down, that I can enter

Into this new world, with love and grace

And carve out a life that’s uniquely my own space

I’ll serve my parents, with all my heart

And with my husband, I’ll create a brand new start

I’ll find my balance, my place in this puzzle

And I’ll be true to myself, my identity a memory muscle

For at the end of the day, it’s my life to live

And I’ll give it my all, with all that I can give

I’ll embrace the struggle, the ups and the downs

And with love in my heart, I’ll wear my crown.