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In the mirror of my past, I see a tangled thread

A tapestry of choices, where shadows often spread.

A lifetime of decisions, some heavy with regret,

Often letting others down, a weight I can’t forget.

Always tried fixing souls - I wore that heavy crown,

While lifting all the others up, I often let me down.

I lost myself in chaos, and sometimes lived in shame.

Yet deep within my heart I took a spark and made a flame.

Through trials and some heartache, I learned to stand my ground,

To recognize my value, I turned focus back around

With intelligence and morals, my stars began to shine,

And step by step, each passing day, I claimed this life as mine.

I’m talented and driven, have passion when I speak.

I stand strong in my convictions – I am done with being weak.

An empath as a rule, using patience as my guide,

Forgiveness flows like rivers, like the love I hold inside.

With random acts of kindness that I sprinkle like the rain,

Through introspective self review I’ve found my own refrain.

Internal growth continues and I love my thriving soul,

I cherish every flaw, as they make my spirit whole.

Now I stand in brilliance, with pride I can proclaim,

I love my independence, and I’ll never take false blame.

For in this journey’s winding path, I’ve found my truest worth,

A beacon of compassion, a light upon this earth.