*inspired by Bassey Ikpi...loved the concept!

This is a poem to the
dreamer of all dreamers
daring to dream beyond
those of herself
to include the dreams
of those she dared to love
documenting them on
paper with pen
daring to dream that
their dreams could live forever
in poetry....

This poem is for
the woman that forgives
but never forgets and yet
holds no grudges in the long run
always able to look back
and say she learned something
from where she came from
and smile....

This poem is for
the survivor that
refused to ever be a victim
so she revolted and yelled
everytime she was wronged
instead of folding in a corner
and stands tall
still...

This poem is for me
that loves helplessly
and reluctantly at times
learning to live with regrets
each and everyday that I breathe
and still be thankful
that I loved at all...

This poem is the thank Him
for still not giving up on me -
and bestowing upon my soul
infinite mercy
despite all my sins
waking me up
and giving me the chance
to do better
again and again...

This poem is for
the misunderstood
often misjudged woman
dwelling within a shell
that too often outshines
the essence of this spirit
that draws her energy
from her faith
when all else fails...

This poem is for me
to remember that in
all my tears throughout the years
came blessings on the other side
a reminder that no matter the trials
to never lessen my stride
because despite all the failed attempts
at something beautiful or great
my testimony is one
in which I can take pride...

This is a poem
for everything I've ever been
or hope to ever be
to remind me that no matter what
when no one else is there to
to always
always
love
ME!