‘with wild courage’

I am not your words,

I am my own.

I am writing a story of grace and fire,

hope rising.

I am a flower,

I am a tree, rooted in my worth,

and I do not bend when the rains come,

I don’t bow to the wind.

I stand,

tall and graceful,

with wild courage.

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This poem is featured in Gaby Comprés’ latest book, ‘The Words I Want You To Keep’. Learn more about it here.

– photo credit: Suhyeon Choi