Blossom

I have been

A chrysalis

For so long

Striving towards

Freedom

And solid form

I have been

Encased in

Doubt

For so long

Not sure of the

Strength

Of my limbs

Resisting the urge to

Reach out

And pulling back

once i have

Second guessing all my choices

I have been trapped by

Expectations

Hesitations

I have been hiding here

Quiet

Beneath all

The

Perceptions

Of my self

I have been a chrysalis

So long

Isn’t it time

At last

To emerge?

A beautiful explosion

Of expression

After the

Struggle

And dissolution

Of youth?

And the pain of

Actualization

Paralyzes

And yet

And yet

i am not a bright color

but still

i burn vibrant

I am not a loud voice

But still

i resound

Beneath my skin

Entangled in my thoughts

You will find

Whole worlds waiting

As i have been waiting

As a chrysalis

For so long