I.
I once was a girl that breathed fire.
Fueled by a flame that never threatened to burn out
I danced with wolves,
laughed with hyenas,
frolicked with curly haired boys
behind old bleachers
II.
I once was a girl that breathed fire,
let it fuel my persistent aim
for nothing less than perfection
Eyes all around me
whispering lies
you're not good enough
but they didn't know
that the dragon was me
II.
I once was the girl that needed
protection. Needed someone
to hold me tight,
keep me safe from men that leave
in the night
I shrank away into myself
Needing someone to find me
Lure me back out.
III.
I once was the girl that hid
under the dragons wing
crying salty tears. I knew
no one was rescuing me.
IV.
To the little girl that cried,
the teen that lied,
the young woman who didn't know the way,
it will all be fine
You will be fine.
To the new mom
So in love with that little baby,
so I'm love with your partner
being the father you always
knew that he'd be
V.
I am the Phoenix
rising from the ash
of broken promises
words whispered into the night
I am the strong, daring dragon
pursuing new dreams.
I am the wildflowers
blooming into meadows,
creating something beautiful,
a truly beautiful life
whistling through the trees.
VI.
Oh little bird, you were so brave.
No worries now, you forged
a new path. Rest now, little bird.
I am the dragon that breathes flowers.
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The Dragon That Breathes Flowers
PoesíaA collection of poetry exploring struggles and growth through the destruction of family obligations and expectations, through love and the ones that weren't the one. Poetry that aims to capture the human experience. I hope it resonates with you wher...
