13 and Confident

She is assertive.
When she does not want to do 
something, she lets you know.

She honors herself.
Her heart shows her the way.
She listens to her inner voice.
She is 13, and confident.

She cannot be cajoled, swayed, or lured.
She is her own person, following her path.
Making choices that delight herself, and no one but.

She is a dynamo.
On a clear course.
She has met no one who can fool her.
I pray she never does.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Deschler Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 9:04 PM
I feel a connection with this 13 year old as I was just as bold at that age, but sometimes that attitude got me into trouble :) I truly enjoyed your poem Caren! It has such wisdom and gives the reader a feeling of empowerment... Excellent work!
Krutsinger Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 11:59 PM
Thank you Kelly. Thirteen is such a confident age for so many females!
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