Unapologetic Evolution

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From falling for actions rather than faces
knowing their persona rather than features
discovering nature rather than individuals
we grew up not to endlessly strive for extrinsic love
but to unconditionally love ourselves - 
just like each leaf which shows a differing angle when faced with wind,
just as every stone which shines a little brighter when faced with sunlight,
as such any birdie struggling to find its way when faced with drizzles.

 -Varshini

 

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