There comes a point when you have to

[ see yourself  ] 

Look in the mirror and recognize that you are you.

That you have needs

that really do deserve to met.

Look into your own eyes and try

try to discover what it is that

needs

longs

and wants.

It's okay to put your foot down;

to simply say "no".

There are things so damaging...

sometimes they are matters of the heart

sometimes they are matters of your dreams

sometimes they are matters of your health

(girls, stop starving yourselves!!!)

How long has it been?

Do you recognize that person anymore

as they stare back at you and

mimic even the

rise and fall

of your chest as you breathe?

How long has it been?

Is there light or emptiness in those eyes

that churn up longing

for stability and security?

How long has it been?

I want to know who I see.

I want to see someone

strong

confident

secure

sincere

true

loved

happy

She is there.

I'm uncovering her now.

I feel my foot coming down.

Time for me to say a few simple "no's".

I will be

strong

confident

secure

sincere

true

loved

and

happy

What I do now is for matters of my health

matters of my dreams

matters of my heart

I hope that you will understand....

it isn't goodbye.

To be someone you want...

To be someone you'll need...

To be someone you'll see...

I must be

someone I want

someone I need

someone I see.

I will be me.

[ Happy ]