In the garden of life, I was once a tightly closed bud,

Protecting the delicate whispers of my soul, afraid to be heard.

But as the seasons passed, and the warmth of experiences shone,

I began to unfurl, petal by petal, and let my true self be known.

With each tender stretch, I discovered hidden facets of me,

Like a lotus blooming, my true beauty began to set me free.

The layers of doubt and fear, like autumn leaves, fell away,

Revealing the strength and resilience that had grown with each new day.

Through trials and tribulations, I learned to weather the storm,

And found the courage to embrace the unknown, to transform.

With every step forward, I shed the skin of what I used to be,

And emerged, reborn, like a butterfly, set free to fly and be.

In this journey of growth, I've come to understand,

That the most profound transformations happen, hand in hand,

With patience, self-love, and the willingness to explore,

The depths of my own heart, where true wisdom waits in store.

Now, as I stand in the garden of my soul,

I behold the beauty of a flower, fully bloomed and whole.

The petals of self, once closed, now radiate with grace,

Reflecting the journey of growth, that has brought me to this place.