Walls: Conquering the Barriers Within

Sun, October 12, 2025 I by Ryan

There are walls,
And next to those walls,
Are more walls.
They won’t let me be free;
They are there so that
I can’t be me.
I’ve tried everything to see
What’s on the other side,
But the walls are built sturdy—
What are they trying to hide?
I know if I could just climb
To the top, there are treasures therein.
The more steps I take,
The more I’m pulled in.
I’m determined to be free,
So the wall I must conquer.
Living under distress
Is something to suffer.
The wall next to the wall
It’s calling my name.
I can’t get over them,
And that is a shame.
I climb down the wall
For a breather and rest;
Tomorrow is another chance
At freedom and happiness.

Understanding the Hidden Obstacles in Life

The poem “Walls” speaks directly to the silent, invisible barriers that deeply hold us back in life—the profound emotional, social, and even spiritual obstacles that separate who we currently are from who we are divinely meant to be.

When you find yourself focused on overcoming emotional and mental barriers, these structures vividly represent:

Yet, despite the overwhelming height of these barriers, the overall tone remains completely hopeful. Each exhausting attempt to climb the structure is a defining act of raw courage. Each moments of down-time or rest is never a sign of permanent defeat, but a necessary period of internal preparation.

Persistence and Faith on the Climb

Through this moving creative piece, Ryan D. Patterson Sr. powerfully reminds us that personal freedom is rarely achieved in one single, effortless leap. Instead, it is won through daily persistence, steady faith, and the unshakeable will to rise up again after a fall.

The structural walls around you may stand tall and intimidating, but so does the human spirit that firmly refuses to give up the climb. Tomorrow brings a fresh opportunity to scale the heights, break through the limitations, and claim the peace and freedom that belong to you.