Poetry

Perception and I

I am brave
I am strong
I am beautiful
I am smart
I put up a face
In front those who don't even care
Pretend to be perfect
Not to be judged
Block out emotions
Not to feel the pain
Remember what is
And could have been
If I chose another path
Of I only knew ...
Count my blessings
Life is sweet
I turn my perspective
I am loved
I am human
An imperfect creation
I am wonderfully made
Beauty both inner and outer
I am not perfect
Neither will I ever be
In this tainted body
Times will be hard
But the majority will be happy
For the bad is what we remember
The good is taken for granted
I can make a difference
I can make a change
I can be the light
In someone's day.

It all begins with perception and I