To Own the Skin You're In
what a challenge it is
to own the skin we're in
to stand up tall, shoulders back, head held high
to say, this is me, this is the space I claim
to not shrink back, to not shy away
but to rise up, unapologetically
what a challenge it is
to own the skin we're in
we bow out,
we pull back,
we say
sorry
sorry
sorry
in shame,
in fear,
in insecurity
what a challenge it is
to own the skin we're in
but you
are beautiful
radiant
rare and unique and irreplaceable and outstanding
you
are skin and bones knitted in your very own way
light and life and fire
what a challenge it is
to own the skin we're in
but it's our home
our only one
let's fling open the windows
and let the air in
let's swing the door wide
and let the love in
let's shake the dust off
and own this home
these hearts
these bones
because
we are art
living
breathing
shining
free.
i am here.
this is me.