loving your self is a journey

through the deepest swamps
over the steepest mountains
under the heaviest of rocks

you must unravel yourself
from a maze of trees
that may very well blind you
from continuing on your path

but through all of the nature
that may hold you back
you learn resilience
and strength
against all elements and forces

though blindness,
exhaustion, weakness
may seem like they're against you

they truly are on your side
to build your muscle and
give you sight,
expand your lungs

so you can breathe in

breathe a new fresh air of you
a breath filled with love
that seemingly took so long
to hunt for
but the hunt is over
and nature comes to you
and hugs you so tightly
and reminds you

it is not nature in your way
of loving yourself
it is you