I Am

I am the one who is brave, brazenly courageous even,

The one who is scared beyond all explanation,

The one who gets anxiety attacks.

I am the one who loves with wild abandon,

The one who holds back when others need love most,

The one who is entirely selfish and entirely generous.

I am the one who people can count on,

The one who plans, organizes and leads from the front,

The one who sits quietly in deep conversation, happy to be overlooked.

I am the one who is seen and known, who draws attention,

The one who craves the spotlight (a little less than before),

The one who enjoys sharing the light and shining it on unsuspecting others.

I am the one who walks a clear path,

The one who strays and wavers and finds her way back,

The one whose path is switchbacks, sweat, and scenery.  

I am the one who is panting, yet still moving forward.