Forever

I am back  

rooted firmly 

In my home 

I try to compose myself 

To reconcile 

I have missed myself too long 

I have rested in your love 

you have recovered me 

so many times, so many times 

You are my soul swelling 

You are my art forming 

You are my love making 

You are my jewel, my fortune 

You are my bounty, my harvest 

It's always been you 

Together, we sow and reap 

Together, we cry 

Together, we seek 

We will always be forever.

Self-Portrait.

I see you in all of your freedom 

I see you in all of your glory 

and I wonder what happened to me 

I reflect, ruminate 

Do I not know 

This person I have known for all my life? 

I look deep inside 

The mirror that you are 

To see what I have left 

I do not feel brave 

I do not feel feminine  

I do not feel beautiful 

I am more 

I am powerful 

This is who I am. 

Thank you for reminding me.