No Apologies - Tierney Ragsdale

Look in the mirror and what do I see?

I see a face, eyes, a nose, lips, and cheeks.

Look in the mirror search deeper and what do I see?

I see the mind, the spirit, the soul.

I am not always sure,

sometimes the mirror is clear and I can see,

but

other times the mirror is fogged up

and I am not so easy to see.

However in those moments when the mirror is clear

I see the mind, the spirit, the soul;

The human being.

I see who I am and finally, I will make no apologies.

When I see who I am I can let the voice of insecurity whisper away to the wind and,

I can embrace my wild imperfections,

as the beauty that sets me apart and gives me my unique voice.

I am an oddball,

quoting Harry Potter with every opportunity

I am quiet; I am in my own world constructed of fantasies,

noticing nothing but what is important to me.

I am loud and hyper,

running around the Great Falls on vivacious summer nights,

I am passionate and outspoken,

singing songs of teenage rebellion with my friends.

I am creative;

I break all the rules and live outside your box.

  I am faithful, a daughter of God.

     I am a writer.

         I am a slave to music.

            I am a lover of the sun.

I love to be different, even though you may say I am crazy.

I am who I am and,

                             I

                               make

                                        no

                                            APOLOGIES.