i feel like a long-time buried part of me has finally felt safe enough to resurface

a part of me that went into hiding to avoid being hurt by a terrifyingly harsh world

a seed, gently nurtured until it finally decided to sprout

i'm glad i've been patient

i'm glad it's still here

i don't know what this means

but i'm happy and calm.

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