A Poem to Little Me

I confront her, that little girl

she sleeps inside of me

her voice so quiet

but her feelings LOUD

with her constant smiles

to make everyone proud

she whispers and giggles

hides a few tears

confesses her secrets

all her hidden fears

I grasp her hand

I give her a hug

I tell that little girl

that she is LOVED

I tell her the truth

that she still needs said

her quiet longings

of a soul that bled

you can be anything, baby girl

you are a light to the whole world

I see you, I hear you

I love how you sing

I love your writing

so many gifts that you bring!

you’re smart and you’re funny

I’m thankful you’re here

(I see in her eyes,

she holds back a tear)

I’m so proud of you

and I love you so much

with her wobbling bright smile

I see her heart clutch

she lets go of my hand

runs off to joyously to play

I take a deep breath

and

feeling strong, I walk away