I stopped believing that the grass was greener on the other side the day I abandoned the needs of the seeds on my garden bed.

Doubts and insecurities were like weeds growing relentlessly.

Second-guesses and hesitance were holding me back from growing.

I picked myself apart,

I damaged the soft petals that gave my flowers power.

I put myself down and dug myself deeper.

Homegrown, I did not think I would ever achieve anything far from home.

But now I am here,

Claiming the soil that is mine.

I stopped fearing that I would not shine because of everybody else’s intimidating light.