Heavy is the head
that wears the crown
Out front
sittin’ pretty
laden with responsibility
just because I can be
The one who’s able
to respond
to get shit done
Well I’m done
being the one
to bend and to break
with the waves
the ones that rage
and rage and rise
the one to assuage the arrows that fly,
fly on by and never stop.
Strength over fear
gurl, hit that high gear
Put it into over drive
because you’ve got that drive
That dream that
makes you prance and preen.
Yes, girl, you a queen
You got that can’t stop
won’t stop
slay it
kill it
never quit
No rest for the weary
eyes weak and bleary
Quitting’s not an option
And, heavy
heavy
heavy is the head that wears the crown.
Spoken word (Vanessa Sadler)
Vanessa Sadler is a trauma-informed Spiritual Director and Enneagram Specialist. Through her company Abide (@abidinginstory), she collaborates with clients who seek deeper abiding and a greater understanding of the ways they relate with God, self and others. Vanessa has Level I and Level II certificates in Narrative Focused Trauma Care from The Allender Center, located within the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, and also offers Integrated Story Work to her clients along with a culture identity component.
I love this. Not only is it beautiful art, but I resonated deeply with the words. Thank you.
Thank you Becky, I am so glad.
So true for many of us. I’ve done some regrouping and decided to attempt to be the neck that holds the head that wears the crown. I’m worn out with heavy. Thanks for sharing.
I love that… Yes, so worn out.
I see your strength and perseverance. Thank you, Vanessa.
Debra, thank you. It feels good to be seen.
Yes…I love this. Beautifully written with courage and a vulnerability that drew me in with each stanza. Thank you…carry on!
Thank yo so much! 💛