I woke up today
to a kiss from the sun
not a cloud in the sky
a new day had begun
I rolled out of bed
I glanced in the mirror
I didn't hate what I saw
for once this year
I thought how can this be
the flaws are still here
and yet I was not bothered
by my awful demeanor
I realized the best cover up
is self-esteem
the harder I try
the closer my dream
that quality is more important that quantity.
So I cherish my few friends
that I will always hold dear
I embrace my curves
not wish I was thinner.
And all of these things, that are so cliche
are lessons I'm learning for the first time today
I have a long way to go
but on the traveling road
I can make it easier
by being positive
and while I know
where I want to be
I can also enjoy
this moment I'm in
And it's ok to cry
it's ok to be down
to exchange my smile
for a sad little frown
and though the light
might not be there all the time
the rare days of it's existence
will keep me alive.
I have to get this out
for I don't know how long it will last
but I look forward to awaken tomorrow
to a kiss from the sun
