The person I was……..

I once was like a duck on water

my true struggles were masked with pretence

But today, with much confidence, I portray in true essence

the person I am inside

I once was like a candle in the wind

with beliefs and values washable like writing on sand.

But today I walk on this path I am on in humility, peace and love

my beliefs and values established firm and immovable like Everest

I once was a woman of the world

worshiping the world, easily distracted by bright lights, ruled by money

But today none of these have power over me

as I walk in the light I now see

My life was a jumbled – up mess,

it was broken

But the master engineer, with a light touch

gave it an overhaul and renewed my engine

Now, I no longer linger on earth without a purpose

I no longer go with the flow

I no longer follow in strangers’ footsteps

I no longer allow others to plan my future