I am what I am

Despite what I was

Because you are what you are

Despite what you were

I saw what you were and

I witnessed the war you waged

To become what you are

In that moment I knew

That I could change too

Because when

I saw what you were and

I witnessed you wage a war

To become what you are

I am the woman I am, despite what I was

Because I waged a war to become,

Because in that moment you taught me courage

Courage to survive, courage to forgive

Courage to let go, courage to let in

Courage to transform, courage to transcend

Courage to hold on, courage to hold out

Courage to blossom, courage to become.