I am Woman
by Melissa Hodge
I am from dirt roads and Friday night football games. I am a cheerleader in every sense of the word. I am from southern roots, yet I am a New Yorker. I will always remember where I came from. I am the apple of my parents’ eyes, a lonely only child, a devoted daughter and my parents’ best friend. I am my 98-year-old Italian Grandmother’s twin; I am a legacy of two soul mates for 67 years. I am blessed to be a friend to more than most have, I am a Maid of Honor, I am a God Mother, God Daughter, I am a cousin and I am a Dog Mom. I am a holiday lover who goes over the top, I am sunset chaser, I can be found at Central Park. I am loyal, I am thoughtful, I am passionate, I am overly expressive and I am often referred to as too loud. I am an embracer of life, I am thankful for every day, I am a writer of a daily gratitude journal. I am the biggest heart, I wear my heart on my sleeve, yet I am also a gatherer of my heart’s pieces. I am a believer in soul mates, I believe in true love. I am an exceptional lover and I will be darn good Mother. I will be a supportive wife one day. I am an over achiever, I do not settle, I work every day to become the best version of myself. I am a woman of faith; I am also afraid of death. I am always smiling; I have a smile that can brighten a day. I am a radiant smile on the outside despite sometimes having pain inside. I have experienced loss and tragedies. I am stronger, wiser and more considerate because of this. I am quick to get angry, but I am just as quick to forgive and forget. I am a glass half full type of women, I always have been, I am positive and I do not complain. I believe life is what you make of it, everyday matters. I am a product of my daily choices. I am a Woman. I am today becoming who I will one day be.
May/June 2021
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