You Shine

In the darkness, you shine

The light radiates off you

Lighting up your whole face

Making you glow

 

Your presence is overpowering

It's hard to be around you

As your infectious smile

Tries to win me over

 

I don’t want to be overpowered

I want to empower

But you are standing in front

Creating a barrier for me

 

Why am I so resistant?

To be where you are

Am I scared of what may be

Of what I may become?

 

But there is no need to fear

Because you mean no harm

You reach out your arms to me

And bring me in close

 

Your arms envelop me

And your warmth is effective

In making me feel safe

And secure in your presence

 

But I need to let go

To hold you at arm's length

But you know that is okay

As it is what you want

 

You want me to be able

To stand on my own two feet

So I will be able to say

I am who I am meant to be

Jo Anne Kennedy

November 2022