“Yes, I deserve a spring–I owe nobody nothing.”

I have walked through the harsh winters of doubt and the stormy nights of self-reproach, but now, as the first light of spring kisses the earth, I realize that I am worthy of this rebirth.

I have shed the weight of expectations that were never mine to bear, and I have untangled myself from the webs of obligations that sought to bind me. The journey to this moment has been long and arduous, but with each step, I have grown stronger, more resilient. I have learned to listen to the whispers of my heart, to honor the quiet strength within me.

As the world awakens to the symphony of birdsong and the vibrant hues of new life, I stand tall, unburdened by the past. I owe nobody nothing, for I have given all that I could, and now it is time to give to myself. I deserve a spring, a season of growth and renewal, where I can blossom into the person I was always meant to be.

With each passing day, I will embrace the warmth of the sun, the gentle caress of the breeze, and the beauty of the world around me. I will nurture my dreams, tend to my passions, and cultivate a life that is truly my own. For this spring, I am free, and I am enough.

© Beatriz Esmer

Dry Pastel Art – Girassol