Like so many seeds
cast across the field
we begin our lives by chance
if all is well
and we are wet by the rain
but not flooded away
and the sun falls upon us
but does not bake us into oblivion
we have a chance to grow
and show our incredible bounty
yet life is everything
from blessed to beaten
and we are immersed in a fallacy
of unreachable self perfection
we defend against the mirror
and study close every known imperfection
and memorize it well
as if... it truly mattered
To you I say
if you were loved you are blessed
if you were not... create your own
let no one assess you
that does not say your name in care
look in and find every wonder
that was blessed upon you at birth
and write your story daily
knowing we will win and fail in portions
equal to the good we make... deep in our heart
when I see you
when I read you
I remember my self
struggling to find my way
wishing to become a life of value
discovering by surprise over time
I was there all along
hidden beneath my own self doubt
waiting to be found
by me
You will become what you believe
LeeL
Bronze trophy winner
Adding your comment:
In my heart this is GOLD 
You would be the dearest person to sit next to and share a bowl of popcorn and watch a movie! And lots of other scenes that show real heart! 
