MATURITY

Work,
It took work to get here.
Scrapping and scrubbing,
Clean slate being the theme.
My background was dusty,
It wasn't squeaky clean.
Most times it got messy ,
Sometimes we all have to swim upstream.
After all the work was through,
My spirit was renewed.
I started a new.
That is why my love,
I will not change for you .

I got to know me,
The ugly and pretty within
No longer afraid,
Of the tragedies that befell me.
Fully evolved
Not afraid to expose ,
The scars I've earned along the way.
For the beauty of suffering,
Is the healing it leaves on its way.
Awareness and acceptance of self
Cannot be taken away.

I realize that,
I am an individual.
God had a plan,
And a clear visual.
He saw that I was perfect,
Before releasing me to the world.
So why my love
Would I abandon all sense
And follow your words?

I will not follow you,
I will not follow blindly.
I come with my own thoughts intact,
Take it or leave it freely
I hope you understand,
I don't need a helping hand.
It doesn't mean you're not my kind,
Or our love hasn't grown yet.
It's just a simple stance,
I know myself,
I Know I got wealth.

I owe you nothing,
Correct your thoughts today.
Not yours to direct,
Conform for your ego's sake.
Who knows,
You might be a guest on your way.
In the light of day,
Decide to stay,
Or quickly stray,
I'll still be me
Not easily swayed...I remain
Unchanged .