“New Girl”

Moving Forward

You have a choice. You can become what they say you are or you become who you are. It’s okay to restart and become you again.

Then came the start

She discovered a way to mend her heart

The strength she found within

Replaced the tears with a grin

She began to put herself first

And realized it was a blessing, not a curse

The time she wasted dreaming of you

Now was invested in discovering the new

A whole life she has to live

No longer held captive by what she hid

Her worth not defined or contained

By simple people who saw her for their gain

So watch her in awe and mystery

As begins to make her mark on history

Telling stories filled with heart and sorrow

Bravely clearing paths for others to follow

Original Poem by Jessica Flax

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