You Are
You are free
to be
anything you want
Take from the world
what you need
Scatter yourself
everywhere
So that you are still here
even when you’re gone
You are a daughter and sister
who has learned and grown
Still showing traces
of a little girl’s innocence
that wrapped itself around you
before you were aware of life’s reality
You are a wife and mother
who cares deeply for her family
Always loving and nurturing
but also giving them room to grow
Hold their hands
yet know when to let go
You are a co-worker, neighbor, friend
dependable, honest, and real
Someone who loves to laugh
even at yourself
Sharing advice, sympathy, strength
when those around you need it most
You are a person who makes mistakes
learns from them and moves on
A student of life
whose mind is never closed
Open to new things, people, places
yet stays grounded in faith
You know it’s okay not to give
one hundred percent of yourself
Because when your children are grown
or if you find yourself alone
You will still be secure in who you are
Your cup is half full
while your heart overflows
You are true to yourself
and the ones you love
You are a beautiful soul
that needs to be free
You are me
Copyright © Shani Fassbender | Year Posted 2011
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