Growth

Looking back,
looking forward,
Who you were then
meets who you are now.
The puddles you cried
sprout rainbows of joy,
The fires you felt
give way to new life.
The pain you felt
reminds you of your origins,
But you never forget
the progress you’ve made.
So look to your future,
and remember your past.
Your roots and your wings
both define who you are.

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