The tree of my life, a mystery to me
My branches haven't all yet grown
I've got to go through these growing pains
But wouldn't I already know?
I'm beautiful the way I grow
I look at myself
Just then a new leaf grows
I swiftly evolve, I change
I look again and an old leaf falls off
It serves me no more
An inspiration of strength I may be to myself
In those moments, the high winds
Of those minutes of high tides within
I do not drown, my roots instead grow deeper and stronger within me
Doubt not my process of recovery
Only time keepers get to see my final tapestry
But the beauty of my tapestry today is mine, to be free to be me
My budding branches give me hope
Extend, extend
I feel the growing pains within every part of me
It is all okay, it is all alright
I deserve this growth just for me
I am deserving of love for my inner child
I will celebrate me today for no reason at all
Just for me
Only then may I be free to grow in my own time
I shall always be free to grow in time
Margo T