"Prove Myself" Inspired by Rakes and Roses:

Prove Myself

The woman I am

isn’t who I want to be.

This woman I am

isn’t happy--

non-existent bed times,

don’t go to the gym

if I don’t want to,

a hundred half-completed projects,

a dead-end job,

and alone.

The woman I want to be

is in control--

accomplishing what needs to be done

while still enjoying the journey.

She makes sacrifices now

because joy comes from

overcoming challenges

and building relationships.

The woman I am

isn’t who I have to stay.