Untitled for Marshae

You have become more to me

Than I ever could have imagined

I see you

And I find nonjudgmental

Understanding.

You listen,

You process,

You force me to delve deeper.

From your assertiveness

I learn the essence of myself that was

Hidden.

We two yearn for something

Different.

Yet the journey is the same.

I see myself in you,

For I once was where

You are.

I want to impart knowledge,

Wisdom,

Understanding.

For things that might seem hard

But are in essence simple.

In you I have found

A confidant,

A friend,

A cellmate for life

Or maybe just for a season

As I see how far you can go

If only you keep

You eye on the prize.

Do not misuse your tissues

Because one day

You might just need them to wipe your

Tears.

Those I hope will be

Next to none.

Be prepared however cause

This journey called life

Can throw you punches

It is all in how you deflect.

Soften yourself

Break down your shell

And maybe just maybe

All you ever wanted was right before your eyes.

Strength is for the weak of mind

Passion takes courage.

Have courage in all that you do

And this next year of your life will

Be remarkable.

--------Sheenae Westmoreland