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Awakening
you cannot die if you never
live;
life weighed only by the intensity of
how you love.
and so as a flower sprouting, blooming, growing;
i too am
opening up.
you cannot truly grow if you
never allow for change;
the constant passing of time and seasons
metamorphing you to be free.
and so as the baby bird spreads his wings,
i too am
learning to fly.
you cannot completely live whole and full if
your pain cannot die;
and so as you let go and give up your fears
peace and fearlessness settles in.
and so as the butterfly bursts from its cocoon,
i too am
awakening.

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