Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time, there existed a girl unbound—
From shadows, hesitation, and dread profound.
New to the human realm, she roamed,
Bathed in tranquility, with radiance her home.

She basked in joy, embraced serenity,
In her mother's tender gaze, pure certainty.
In her father's embrace, a fortress strong,
Shielded from the specter of future's wrong.

In those days, she knew only LOVE's sweet grace—
Divine, unwavering, her heart's sacred space.
But then came the whispers of humankind's decree,
Dictating who she ought to be.

Once upon a time, that girl was me.

But the tale unfurls beyond that past domain,
For wisdom blossomed from strife's gain.
She seized the quill, became the bard,
Crafting her destiny, discarding shards.

Reclaimed her essence, dormant yet bright,
LOVE, the beacon, guiding through the night.
LOVE that birthed her, LOVE that redeemed her,
LOVE, the victor, in every endeavor.