Sitting
In the sun
In an empty field
My head
Too heavy to hold
I numbly
Weep
For the life
I was too afraid
To live
This poem is from the book Poetry from a Dark Night of the Soul
Zachary Phillips is a psychotherapist, meditation instructor, author, and poet. He helps people identify and release the limiting beliefs that no longer serve, allowing them to process the past, accept the present, and embrace the future with positivity and purpose.
His work blends psychology and counseling theory with meditation, spirituality, and lived experience to support radical self-acceptance, healing, and meaningful change.
