I Believe In Me

For many years of my life
I wore my heart for all to see
Making it much too easy
For others to take advantage of me.

I lived and I loved three times

To the loftiest heights

Always crashing to the ground

When my loves took wings of flight.

I put my whole being into love
Never thinking of myself
Whatever I truly needed
Was put high upon a shelf.

I thought another person

Could make me whole

Until I spent hours alone

Looking deep within my soul.

Life is different now
I found the woman I used to be
I know once again who I am inside
In myself I now believe.

I know what I have to offer

I am kind .... I love .... I care

No one will crush my spirit again

For now I'm wiser and aware.