OH, BLESSED ALCHEMY

Poetry
Written By Farah Lawal Harris

OH, BLESSED ALCHEMY

By Farah Lawal Harris, 2025

I thought becoming a pearl

was the win,

but my destiny, though precious,

is not hard.

It is easy, and it is breezy.

I am a flower bush

that blooms, then rests,

then comes back bigger next season,

then rests.

Might face setbacks,

but in the sun I bounce back

every single time.

When life plucks my leaves,

two new buds form.

Big flower energy.

Oh, what blessed alchemy

resides within me.

Farah Lawal Harris

Farah Lawal Harris is an artist and breast cancer survivor who inspires people to overcome obstacles and be well. Through vulnerable storytelling, writing, and theatre, Farah makes people feel less alone and more able to tap into their personal power to be their best, creative selves.

https://www.farahlawalharris.com
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