The Anchor

All I know and hold dear; Norms, values, ideals and beliefs; Community, family and friends; Hold me securely On a firm foundation, Regardless of how the winds blow.   Ah let the waves rock me; Numerous conflicting opinions; Contradictions and paradoxes; Honest differences Over all that life brings Reasoning that defies logic.   An anchor

INTEGRITY

I look in the mirror. The one looking back at me Is not lied to easily; She knows me too well. I hear my own voice. The one who is listening Knows every whisper of truth Even in secret. Even when others Say that I am someone else; Think that I don’t understand, My inward

STAND TALL

Recently, I’ve had to deal with a rather long term struggle:  Knowing who I am and feeling good about myself when others don’t seem to recognize or appreciate me. The lesson that goes with this is, others’ assessment of me doesn’t matter when it comes to my identity. or, as T. Cole-Whittaker  called the book