Unfolding Resilience

I too am like a Shameplant flowering tree,

Yearning to flourish, eager to be free.

In the company of friends, I find my bliss,

Moments of joy, a shared serenade of bliss.

But when the world encroaches, touches my soul,

I retreat within, my leaves start to fold.

A fragile vulnerability, shy and withdrawn,

Seeking solace in solitude, I quietly spawn.

For there are times when silence becomes my balm,

A refuge from a world that can bring me harm.

Like the distant horizon, I find my solace there,

Unfolding resilience, in the quiet of the air.

But deep inside, a whisper starts to grow,

A yearning to embrace the world, to let it know,

That beneath my timidity, strength resides,

Ready to unfurl, with unwavering strides.

So let the winds of courage gently blow,

Guiding me towards a path I yearn to know.

I'll stand tall, brave the storms that may arise,

Revealing my true self, beneath the veiled disguise.

For within this tender heart, a fire burns bright,

Igniting a spirit that refuses to take flight.

Embracing vulnerability, my heart finds its voice,

In this delicate dance, I rise, I rejoice.