Knowing 7-1-2013

Knowing

Knowing is half the battle

The battle for yourself.

Knowing your worth,

The beautiful you inside,

Screaming to come out

But at times afraid.

Afraid of the words and thoughts

Of people you don't even know.

Knowing is half the battle

That no one's words or thoughts Matter,

Only you, you alone.

Knowing is half the battle

Of when to stand tall,

When you feel so very, very small.

We can break free

To be the you and me,

To be strong,

To be our own person.

Knowing is half the battle.

By Paula Contreas

Youth Fade 4-3-2013

Youth Fade

I am old and fading,

My petals wilt away.

My makeup looks

Like war paint,

It looks old

And stained.

But within me

Still is beauty.

Just look and 

You will see.

Not far behind is glory,

Wisdom there is too.

The years I've lived

They show.

Like a worn out

Well read book.

But one that 

Was well loved

Open up and take 

A look.

P. Contreras