Crystal

I met a woman recently who reminds me of myself.

She wears her heart out on her sleeve – stores confidence on a shelf.

But the love and strength within her soul barely describes her wealth.

She’s compassionate and truly kind – her smile lights up her face!

She's quick to offer helping hands, or a genuine, warm embrace.

Yet she’s introspective often with some thoughts she can’t erase.

She isn’t afraid to speak her mind – debate her if you dare!

Her will and her beliefs are strong, But her words are always fair -

So, I get confused... with all this strength, she’s still so unaware

Of the spirit, worth and value that her heart holds deep inside -

But some memories of days long passed no longer should reside

Within her heart so beautiful! Shove those painful thoughts aside!

Her aura exudes such energy - she captivates the crowd.

Yet she often wears about her head a dark, self-conscious shroud.

“We have faith in your determined soul! I’ll make you see,” I vowed.

“Look at me, Girl... DON’T turn away!” I pinched her quivering cheek...

“I KNOW me, and my struggles, too!” I hear her painful squeak.

She’s close to tears – I don’t know why – and it’s difficult to speak.

OH, the words I said a blink ago? She makes me think of ME!

Life is GOOD because I AM TOO Understanding set me FREE!

Girl, I see so much strength within your eyes – Think, and you’ll agree

You are one of the most amazing souls I’ve met in quite some time.

We ALL make mistakes… We ALL get up… We re-adjust our mind...

To create our own future and fate: to fail or turn out fine.

It’s up to each of us alone – no teacher, parent or friend

Can make decisions for us. Remain tough but don’t offend

Rely on our full heart and soul, forever be a friend...

My decisions and my actions make the world that I create.

If I’m lashing out in anger, I’ve created MY OWN HATE!

And regardless where I am today, TOMORROW WILL BE GREAT!

Don’t let ugly old demons tear through your heart so true.

We ALL have made poor mistakes we wish we could undo.

But we jump that hurdle and forge ahead, just like I see you do!

Trust me when I tell you, you’re AMAZING in every way!

Crystal, we believe in you, and have so since that day

You held your babies in your arms, promising to stay!!!

These words are not a random poem just for you to read...

We're walking right beside you, girl. We WANT YOU TO SUCCEED!

Please don't hesitate to tell us if there's anything that you need.

We love you Crystal; the grandkids too! That'll never go away.

I didn't write these corny words simply for something to say.

We're family now... Your STUCK with us, cuz we're all here to stay!!!