selflove

love birthed from 

immaculate conception 

radiant heart of an open kitchen

welcoming travelers in, wanting nothing in return

yearning for reciprocity but soon you will learn

you are self sustaining 

nourished by the silent song of solitude 

love is strength engraved in ink down your spine

strangers trace down in translation

their false assumptions only bring you gratitude

for the fact you contain multitudes moreover

than the human mind can unravel

only you know the depths traveled down

roots to uplift petals— blooming 

into the fruits of your labor

sweet tropical juice drips from your lips

each time you are reminded by

the capabilities of your gifts and virtues

that spontaneously secrete from your soul

you are evidence that from neglect, internal light is born 

whisper these words

when you wallow under the weight of the impossible

tuck your brunette curls behind your ears

hush the fears that aim to silence you

as you embrace your passion to persevere 

for you are a force to be reckoned with

a warrior whittled by the whimsical

revealing your soft underbelly in rebellion 

sensitivity slithering through your veins 

empowering a divinity no mortal can contain