I’m so sorry-
I gave up on you.
For being angry,
Ungrateful,
And judgmental of you.
Despite everything
You’ve gotten me through.
So, this is me-
Starting a new chapter-
And thanking you.
Moving forward,
I promise to-
Treat you better,
And show you
Unconditional love
That you deserve-
More than ever.
The same love and grace
You offer up
To those around you.
No matter what
You think you see
In your reflection-
You’re enough.
You’re worth it,
And you’re beautiful, too.
And even more so-
Because of every flaw,
Scar, and imperfection
That makes you-
YOU.
You have survived
Every obstacle,
Every hardship,
And every battle
You were brought to.
That says a lot
About your spirit,
And your strength
Underneath.
Hold your head high-
And keep going-
There isn’t anything
You can’t defeat.
-Tanielle Childers 2.23.24
dreamer | artist | painter | poet 