I see a girl shrouded in fear
Doubt, anxiety plague her every thought
She clings to what she knows
Seeks only what’s familiar
And has trouble opening up

I see a girl steeped in insecurity
“Too fat, too dumb
Too sensitive, can’t take a joke”
She seeks validation from others
And thinks she’s unlovable

But now I see a girl
Who is strong, resilient
She wears her scars proudly
Like armor
Her willingness to be vulnerable
Is her greatest asset
It allows her to love fiercely
And unapologetically
She knows what she’s worth

Now I see a girl
She projects light
And hope
All she wants
Is to instill into others
That same spark of passion
She now feels
Because she knows that life
Is very much worth living