Fragile Strength

She's a bird with clipped wings, yearns to fly

Chasing the sunrise, through blurry shores 

A river of resilience

Against currents of doubts 

A melody silenced by rap of self-blame

"not enough," "expected more," "has potential,"

A fragile vase, with strong foundation 

But hollowed core, hiding cracks 

Her soul is weary, her heart is torn

She still holds on to hope's thin thread

Dreaming of a free forest, with no guards

A garden, where love is the foundation 

Where petals unfold and birds fly

Colors blend, and beauty is divine

-Zoe