To A Young Woman It Feels Like This: Poem by James McLain

When dawn's first light caresses your face,
And dreams linger, refusing to erase.
The world stirs softly, a whispered song,
And you, young woman, find where you belong.

In the mirror's gaze, a future unfolds,
A tapestry of tales yet to be told.
Each breath you take is a promise kept,
In the silent hours where secrets are slept.

Hope is the thread that winds through your days,
A guiding star in a night's endless maze.
You dance with shadows, but never in fear,
For strength is born from your every tear.

Your heart, a compass, true and clear,
Navigates oceans both far and near.
In every step, a story lies,
Beneath the expanse of your endless skies.

So, walk boldly, where dreams align,
For a young woman, the world is thine.
Embrace the dawn, and what it brings,
In the symphony of life, spread your wings.