Phobia of busses!

There was a time when fear held me tight,

Of public buses and travel, causing a fright

My heart shattered at the thought of a ride,

That what if it going to be my last ride?

I remember the days, I traveled with my father,

And when he got busy how he sent the driver,

I never used public buses in my life,

Until I moved to Sargodha to thrive my life

I remember the day how I decided to take the adventure,

And how I made up my mind to venture,

After years of staying in that city,

I decided to travel by bus to my city

I remember the day when I went to the terminal,

And how my friends make my day phenomenal,

The bus station was crowdy, a daunting sight

The wait was heavy as the darkest of nights

I remember the day how my friends were there,

Standing with me firmly to fight my fear,

The first bus ride was like a heart in a knot,

Anxiety was pondering, the fear I fought,

I remember the day how I reclaimed my strength,

And break that chain to face the light,

How I fought my fear to reach new heights,

By leaving the old standards behind, I shined bright

I remember the days when I no longer frightened

And traveled alone without feeling hesitant,

How I transformed all my beliefs,

And how my confidence brought me relief

Today I am here, without any fear,

And no more phobia of new peers,

I grew stronger and more empowered

Transformed in to a girl that many admired!

~Sana Gulzar