step out

beyond our habits

we want to know who we are

karma is a bitch

essential nature

a human being –

an island of excellence –

life – priceless gift

 

both sides now

under the bell jar

alcohol, sugar, caffeine

outside looking in

performance anxiety

just do it; no

self-criticism: let it

fly into the wind

leap of faith

give up the life you

planned to receive the one you’ve

been given.  show me.

 

In honor of Maya Angelou

John Travolta did

it.  The Indiana Pacers

did it.  Beat the odds.

guilt and shame

you wanted to me to

be the manifestation

of your Barbie Doll

Venus

calories, pounds, inches,

offerings to the goddess of

beauty.  she sees your soul

 

 

 

realization

self loathing dripped

like candle wax from my eyes –

now i see clearly

 

 

me, myself and i

I am more myself

I am just not who I thought

I would end up being