Ladder of Growth

I feel so courageous,

I feel so confident,

My love for myself is my strongest asset,

I feel ready to tackle all of life’s blues.

Things that seemed impossible,

Now seem possible with a click;

I built my self-esteem from pebbles,

To a magnificent roaring peak.

Nothing ever came easy,

For I’ve been tested to persist,

Through thick and thin,

To mold me into what I am today.

Lessons about being easy on myself,

Being loving and kind to others,

Absorbing every little spark of goodness in life,

I added all of these to my golden arsenal.

Self-love and introspection,

Trusting and surrendering,

Brought me calm and peace,

Which even the deepest of seas couldn’t possibly gift.

I am growing in all the ways intended for me,

I am grateful for every lesson as a blessing in disguise;

I am immensely thankful for all that I’ve been bestowed with,

Family, health, love, wisdom and peace.

-Jaanvi Veluguleti

Perennial Poetry