Shed

i shed off the past versions of myself,

like a snake, ready to be wild once more.

i still give love to these layers of self

caressing them as they fall to the floor—

they are the reason why i stand strong today,

they are the reason why i can exude empathy with ease,

why i can remind my chest that i care

when it cries.

i am growing towards my highest self, becoming

my most authentic aura,

chasing towards my soul’s sunset,

letting it come and pass like my past selfs

that have suffered so i

could sing.