What I Like About Me Poem by Janice M Pickett

Birth was my greatest thrill
leaving my spirit home for earth
living in that warm cocoon
waiting for my birth

Years of lessons followed me
Tears were shed and dried
Although I spent time laughing
it was more often that I cried

I like the way I handled things
I like how far I've come
From so much hurt and anger
when I was very young

I learned about compassion
as I watched my life unfold
I learned to control reaction
when shut out in the cold

I found I had a loving heart
one that I could use
to help so many others
on their journey through abuse

I love my heightened senses
that feel and know the truth
I love the way they help me
so I put them to good use

I've lived this life for many years
seen so much along the way
Held others close and protected them
and I still do that today

Yes I like myself much better
now I don't take on attack
There is no-one I trust better
than myself watching my back