I am an empty shell;

a vessel for things shared with me
laughters had with family

memories made with friends
differing opinions on events

challenges I have faced
blessings that amazed

nothing but a summary
who they all taught me to be

so I have to take a bow
and turn to thank them all

I am an empty shell
but through life I have been filled

and now I come to speak my word
with the echo of voices I once heard