In shadows dwelled a dormant soul,
Bound by chains of fears, untold.
Yearning for a change profound,
A whisper echoed, “Break the mould.”
Silent steps on uncertain ground,
A dance with darkness, yet unbound.
Shedding layers, shedding skin,
Embracing truth and the depths within.
Like a bud, to blossom true,
Unfolding hues, a vibrant view.
From fragile heart to wings unfurled,
A flight of self, a brave new world.
A flicker kindled, a flame ignited,
A transformation, ever so slighted.
Through cracks emerged a radiant light,
Guided by will, reborn to fight.
The caterpillar’s crawling stride,
Now soars as a butterfly with pride.
Transcending limits, defying norms,
Embracing beauty, weathering storms.
A symphony of scars and grace,
Each chapter penned, a sacred space.
Through pain and growth, a tapestry weaves,
A personal evolution, one believes.
In simplicity, my soul transcends,
No grandiose words, no pretence.
Through introspection and inner strife,
I discover the depths of my life.
So let the world see my rebirth,
A testament to my intrinsic worth.
In this inner journey I find,
A simple truth, my soul defined.
– By Arushi Bothra, XI S2
