In the labyrinth of self

Josh Franco
2 min readDec 25, 2023

In the labyrinth of self, a quest profound,
Words kaleidoscopic, a symphony unbound.
Gather ye fragments of the soul's refrains,
For within, the alchemy of growth remains.

Behold the whispers of the psyche's dawn,
A metamorphosis, a self reborn.
In the cradle of consciousness, let seeds take flight,
A garden of empowerment, blooming in the night.

Dance with shadows, your fears embolden,
In the chiaroscuro, where strength is golden.
Ephemeral doubts, like morning mist they flee,
A self-help sonnet, an ode to authenticity.

Seek the oracle within, a sage untamed,
In the silence, let self-love be proclaimed.
Philosopher of the self, with introspection's lens,
Unravel the knots, where resilience transcends.

Mingle with the echoes of your aspirations,
Compose a sonnet of self-affirmations.
Wordsmith of destiny, with pen in hand,
Carve your path in the granules of the sand.

Navigate the tempests within, uncharted seas,
Becalming storms with whispered pleasantries.
Mind's alchemist, transmute fear to might,
In the alpenglow of self, discover your light.

The mirror reflects a cosmos, vast and bright,
An odyssey of self-help, a celestial flight.
Ethereal verses, a salve for the soul,
An anthology of healing, making broken wholes.

So, in the lexicon of self-help's decree,
Find solace in words, let the heart roam free.
For in the tapestry of your self's design,
Resides the power to rise, to truly shine.

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Josh Franco

Hi my name is josh I am 25 years old a freelance writer with a passion for writing and a passion for a good story.