be a petal? Why
settle. Be the rose
and flower in the sun
every hour till the day
is done.

Why
be a seagull? You can be
an eagle and soar heights
higher than the storm! Don’t live
life only as the norm.

Why
be a crumb on a man's
plate? Be a buffet! Line the table in colorful
savory trays!

Why
be a bubbling brook? You're a mother sea,
with a whole life swimming inside
you. You have the moon to guide
you.

Why
be an anthill? They'll only step
over you. Be a mountain against
the crimson sky. Rise with every step
you take. None can break you! You're
the woman that makes you!