The Boundary Unknown

A poem about transformation

Safely contained I grow, express, and reach 
Toward the boundary unknown ‘till now

Securely restrained I warp, bend, and morph 
To fit the shape of the boundary

Politely hushed I don’t know how to ask
To be let outside the boundary

So, I break it
Without skill or knowledge of 
Who I might hurt

At the boundary 
Endings are 
Beginnings

I pass through 
The boundary so thin 
Emerging into a new space

To me I’m the same
For those wanting what was
I’m strange

Saying I’m sorry   
Is not enough
Nor does it ease their pain

I am not owed
Forgiveness, yet 
It’s welcomed if offered

Those that see me
Know I can be more

Those that love me
Want to see me soar 

Leaving behind
The nurturing shell 
Now no longer needed

Now open to knowing 
There is no security in pretending 
To be other than who I am 

Spreading my wings
I grow, express, and reach
Toward the next boundary so far unknown