young girl.

i see you

trying to leave the wars

you walked into.

were born into.

the way your guard raises

with a mind of its own when

an honest heart

wants to love you.

& hold you with arms so

secure & riddled

with warmth.

i see how freedom haunts your

daydreams.

you wish it would come to life

so you can live your life.

don’t wait for permission.

allow yourself to flow in every

way you know.

the freedom you seek

is planted within you.

the love you pray for is waiting

for you, open yourself up.

young girl, enjoy you.

be free.