take me as i am

One of the best things about a true friendship is you meet on common ground. That makes it easy to be accepted as you are. That is one of the cornerstones of a future relationship, of a continuing relationship - the ability to continue to accept each other as you met each other. It doesn't mean you don't change and grow. It doesn't mean you don't improve and blossom. 

It does mean that there is someone in your life who loves you... the real you... the authentic you. It does mean there is at least one person with whom you feel comfortable sharing who you truly are. There is a quote that goes "If I reveal myself openly and honestly to you, as a person, do not make me feel shame" when your friends accept you... as you are... there is no shame... just love, compassion and acceptance. that is what we all need.

Take Me As I Am

Take me as I am

I make that request of you

knowing who I am

accepting who I am

loving who I am

I am one hell of a woman

I am a motorcycle mama

without the motorcycle

the warrior without the war

but… the badass with the ass

I choose not to

put myself down

but to honor

who i am

and all i have achieved

i stand my ground

and for that which

i believe

in silence or aloud

i honor my convictions

though i can

empathize with others

i speak my truths

honestly and openly

without fear of judgement

i cherish my feminine nature

my lines and curves

my scents and sexuality

my strengths and weaknesses

i love being female me

whether i am teaching or learning

inspiring or aspiring

whether i am broken or beaten

i stand strong and tall

i persevere and go on

i learned from my enemies

the difference between

fighting for what you believe

and knowing when

to extend a hand

from the men

who chose not to love me

to run from all i am

to break me down

i discovered my strengths

i can be alone

i can do it myself

i am who i need most

i am where love exists

i am where strength resides

to be with me is to

discover magic everywhere

feel the blessings from above

enjoy the wonder of each day

feel love in many different ways

i am phenomenal, breathtaking

and my own boss

i am a comforter, a giver

a warrior at heart

and i protect those i hold dear

i am amazing

and powerful

i turn the ordinary

extraordinary

just by being me

make no mistake

take me as I am

for i am a woman

a loving, vulnerable woman

a roaring woman... me