Hello Life,

Hey, how are you?

You twisted your fingers around my heartstrings,
Tangled them in knots,

I didn’t know how to untie.
You took out the worst in me,
Flaunting shadows like a magician with a trick,
Illuminating my flaws in the stark spotlight of reality.

You exposed the cracks in my armor,
The vulnerability behind my bravado.
But in that exposure, I found clarity,
A mirror reflecting back the person I could be.

Life, you were relentless,
A relentless storm,
Yet from your torrents, I learned to dance in the rain.
Your challenges were my chisels,
Carving away the excess,
Revealing the core of resilience hidden within.

You brought out the best in me,
A sculptor with a vision,
Patiently crafting strength from fragility.

In the rubble of my old self,
You whispered possibilities,
Turning failure into fertile ground for growth.

Through your trials, I discovered courage,
A quiet flame flickering in the winds of doubt.
You taught me to stand tall,
Even when the ground shook beneath my feet.

In your embrace, I found my voice,
A melody of authenticity rising from the depths.

So hello, Life,
With your unpredictable rhythms,
I greet you with open arms.
For in the chaos, I found calm.
In the struggle, I found strength.
And most importantly, in the reflection of your challenges,
I found the best version of myself.

Love Aicha [eye-sha]