From a girl into a woman

I wake up with a smile

Straight from the heart

The pain, the tears

Seem like a lifetime ago

I have forgiven

I am forgiving

I am moving

And growing

And learning

And breathing

And I know that

I’ve grown

From a girl into a woman

Small things no longer get to me

‘Moments’ seem more important

It’s the big picture I’m looking at

I’m trying to be more caring

More kind

Compassionate

And truthful

Just the effort signals that

I’ve grown

From a girl into a woman

I stand up for myself

Fight my own battles

Wipe my own tears

And wrestle with the demons I create

My thoughts

A whirlpool

I try and calm

I meditate

Reflect

Reanalyze

And remain--at peace

And I realize that

I’ve grown

From a girl into a woman

I write

I sing

I perform

I read

I talk

I work

I want to strive for excellence

I want to feel whole

I want to not want

I want to just BE

And I promise you that

I’ve grown

From a girl into a woman