All That I Encompass
by Zamzam Ahmed
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The day I can sit back
Smile
And say that I am proud
Of myself
And the lady that I have become
The kind, compassionate, mature lady
That I have always aspired to be
When the day comes that I can look in a mirror
And be content
With all the parts of me
Encompassing greatness
Not advertised
Certainly not over prized
The day that my little daughter takes my hand
With a glint in her eye
Of admiration
In her reflection, seeing a role model
No
The day I accept me
All of me
And see me as beautifully enough
No competition
No submission, suspicion
That
Is worth waiting for
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