Brave Beginnings

'Encourage' Contest Sponsored by Regina McIntosh Older poem of mine (January 2021) BRAVE BEGINNINGS Brave, beautiful girl A New Year has emerged A fresh, clean slate Perfect for growth and new beginnings You struggled You persevered You overcame You conquered A restoration of health and healing awaits, but fear not! Everything you need is already inside of you You are strong and courageous You are capable You are resilient And you are not alone Every challenge you face, you willl confront And your struggles will turn into strength Remember this when your faith falters or your willfulness wanes You can do this Persevere One more day One more hour One more minute And then repeat Keep taking those sturdy strides Don't worry if you backtrack, or even retrace your steps a hundred times over Be patient with yourself Make it part of the dance! Forward is forward, no matter the speed Or how tiny the steps ?? January 1, 2021