I Am
I am not intelligent in comparison to another’s mind.
I am intelligent with no because’s.
I am not an artist because my art is appreciated.
I am an artist because I was born to be.
I am not well-designed because of another’s presence or absence of words.
I am well-designed because I said so.
I do not become beautiful when a male voice declares me to be.
I became beautiful the moment I declared myself to be.
I am not anything because of anyone else’s something.
I am because I am.
Have you ever sought after validation in things or people? Do you know who you are apart from the praise of others?
Image via Emily Fages, Darling Issue No. 12
