Springtime is all about growth, for me especially it's when I finally start to feel like myself again. Seasonal depression is no joke, and this winter was particularly difficult. I moved into my own place for the first time, and my family and I lost someone very close to us at just 18 years old.

There was a lot of change, some I was ready for, and some that I was not, but doing my best to adjust is part of my growth. I wrote this poem because it reminds me every day that when it's dark, I am the light. The breath that comes after being washed by waves for so long, is worth more than you can imagine.

There's been so many times that you just want to give in

Shut your eyes block out the world let the shadows get the win

But lotus, don't you notice in the dark your bloom begins

In the cracks light grows, light shows you you're pretending

What happens when those you love, leave you with no defense

Earth shattered, soul battered, with no rose-colored lens

Run to the trees let the spirit the breeze

Through your hair as you shift through to life's purpose with ease

Unaware of what might be there till you lay your soul bare

Birds did not fly no, not until they dared

Willow don't you weep, though I know inside you tremble

Searching for a soul, a soul that you resemble

Someone to show love is the way to reassemble

The fragments of your heart scattered round, bound at your oceans ground

Do you believe in Love, in Light, in Hope, in Grace

One day they will see it in the wrinkles on your face

Not for the tears you wept, but for the joy you shared

You cannot see it yet, but know your future is there.

Happy Spring!