I can disagree with what others think.
I must live with me,
And though they will judge
And throw figurative punches
And jabs, I have the ability to fight back,
Laugh, and walk away.
No matter what they say,
I refuse to loose
My happiness from their projected
Self-Hate
And
Internal-Turmoil.
I will not coil
Into submission.
I shall not ban my Thoughts, Feelings, and Words like prohibition.
I treat myself with

Respect

Dignity

Pride.

Of course a heaping side of

LOVE.

I can BE brave
BE fearless and
BE-autiful.
Stop saying
How Dare You
And start Daring Myself
Go far, far, beyond the limits and lines
Exceed Heights
Find the Joy and Excitement in Life.

Take a L E A P
Of Faith
Even though I might fall.
At least I can say, I tried at all.

I can loose myself outdoors,
And still always find my way back home.
I know where to find shelter and safety
But I cannot grow
If I keep myself caged in captivity.
I then risk it all
First Sanity
Then Creativity.
I whole-heartily believe I need the latter
In order to have the other.
Sometimes loosing myself
Creates my best work,
Then I have both my project
And a Lesson Learned.

I fall back,
And I step forward.
All part of this natural process
Of Life Leading Onward.

New places I crave,
Goals I will attain
Not one day, or some day,
But All The Days
I Live Out and Breathe In.

As for now I Pray:
Light my way,
Send me Strength.
I embody the Present,
I Am Here Today.