Wednesday, January 16, 2008

The Life Inside My Shell

Life inside my shell has always been melodramatic..
A sheltered princess who grew up to be a warrior..
The youngest that fought for the eldest
Spoiled but never a brat
Voice of the oppressed
Strength of the weak
Enemy of the unjust
The misunderstood girl.
The one who aspires gender equality
Woman leader of tomorrow..
Small words, balanced action
Advocate of freedom of speech
Dreamer…
Believer…
Loved but unloved..
The one who bleeds inside.
Gone are the days of ribbons and ruffles
Of ponies and rainbows
Purveyor of courage and conviction
Simplicity is an inspiration
I live not only for myself,
But for those who believe…in love..
In the complexities of life..
And in the power of breaking out of one's shell.