You’re nearly there

You’ve done it,

You’re nearly there,

The finish line is in sight,

Keep going, keep working hard

And soon you’ll be looking back,

At the journey you’ve made

The battle you’ve fought,

A mighty warrior fending off those who have tried to harm you,

Shielding against the onslaught of dictate and disempowerment,

Rules for the sake of rules,

Boxes for the sake of boxes,

Failing to see the beauty of your being,

Clipping your wings and stunting creativity.

Know that it’s not the end,

You’re journey is just beginning,

There are distant shores to explore,

Different mindsets and cultures where you’ll thrive,

Opening up like a flower in bloom,

Relieved to feel the sun and drink the dew,

Know that many have gone before you,

Feeling that they didn’t fit,

Feeling that they were less than, somehow

And then they have shown the world,

That they deserve their place,

That tests don’t really measure what’s important,

They can’t assess the size of your heart,

The scope of your wisdom,

The extent of your skills,

For if they could,

Sweetheart if they stopped for just a second,

You could finally be seen.

I see you.