Duality
Where I'm Meant to Be
The beauty of nature
seems so peaceful and effortless,
an expansive landscape,
a gently flowing river.
And yet, it’s scraggly, imperfect form,
a crooked branch,
a caterpillar-consumed leaf,
tells the true story–
one of struggle and fight for survival.
So it is with me.
There’s beauty in my scars.
Strength discovered in my weathering.
Peace resting below the surface
and beyond the next horizon.
And so, I pause and breathe.
Here, in this duality,
is where I’m meant to be.
Journaling Prompts
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