The Woman I Am

Have you ever had someone in your life who inspires you? And, inspires you often? My Sweet-Smelling Girlfriend said something today that inspired me to write this poem...

The Woman I Am

From the earth I have come,

Molded and shaped like the clay from which I was born.

Weathered by the sun and hardened with time.

But, all is not lost for I have been softened by the rain,

And by your hands.

And in your eyes,

Seeing me for who I am.

Freeing me from my confines,

Forgiving me of my past.

With gentle touch,

And loving caress,

You shape me back

Into the woman I am.