Shahana Jackson Poet Free verse

Self Reflection

I don't need a mirror 
to see that I am longing 
for a chance to complete 
this song that's been 
playing all along in my heart
and I just want it to be free

I don't need a shadow
to know what I am
I am woman
filled with curves 
and a lot of nerve
I want that chance
to get what I deserve

I don't need an opinion
to forge some misconception
I realize without criticism
that I desire affection
I see my sadness 
as the ink dries on paper 

I don't need a diary 
to see the changes 
that have been happening to me
I have developed into such a lady
in waiting like a princess waiting to be queen

I know there is so much more 
out there that I haven't yet reached 
and now I see that it's these thoughts
that define the inner me.
I don't need anything but my poetry
If ever I were in need of an autobiography

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