strength. i think that

in some ways

i am stronger than i have ever been before.

i think to not be is something i cannot afford.

i think that i have been through a lot

maybe to some a little

but i take all the negativity

solve it inside out like a riddle.

i think my strength makes me who i am

i think it makes me real and raw

to know

i'm not a scam.

i think its refreshing

to know i'm not alone

but to be with myself solely

i can tell how much I've grown

i yearn to be fearless

i yearn to have no fear

i want to be a role model

be better than i was last year

i want to be loved

but i know that starts with me

my heart and my brain

must find a way to agree

to be loved universally

to be loved by my own self

the second is harder than the first

i cant hide my feelings on a shelf

my emotions, bare to see

maybe that's an accomplishment

i'm finally comfortable

let me rejoice in my own acknowledgement

i pray you find strength too

for that is where strength lays

knowing you are content

but wanting to brighten other's days

a light that kindles to light the fire of others. your own bucket is full- you continue on filling the buckets of others with the extra that you have, this is where strength lies- even when your bucket is less than full.

you fill others.

strength.