I Am
I hold myself in a way that says I am strong
I hold myself in a way that shows I belong
in a world that accepts that life for all
is what is to be respected if we are to smash these walls.
I hold my tears back because within me is a flood,
that once opened will bring forth tears of blood.
these years of burying what I have held inside
this side of me that I have tried for too long to hide.
But now to be gentle and allow myself to breathe
to take my space and accept what I need.
I can be strong, I can be powerful and vulnerable too
I am so much more that what you see in front of you,
Mixed up and erratic, tired and forceful it's true,
I am all of those things and so many more hiding in my queue,
who are creative and colourful, heroic and wild
And I take myself to new depths when I meet my inner child.
1st Image:https://tarahcyel.com/the-magic-of-i-am/
2nd Image:my own
Notes
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