Learning to Let go

One of the first steps
in becoming
comfortable with 'me'..
was letting go
of what I expected,
anticipated...
and even
dreamed!

Its letting go
of ideals
and being comfortable
with reality!

As a mom,
its accepting
what I can do!
And forgiving myself
for the things
I cannot!

As a friend,
its being there
as much as possible..
but knowing my boundaries,
and accepting
that I will sometimes
fail.

As a sister and daughter,
its being true to me
and true to the legacy
I was raised with!
Its being loyal
and loving deeply..
and its accepting
that I will sometimes
disappoint!

And as woman..
its striving always to do better!
Working to be more,
learn more,
become more...
but sometimes
accepting
that in this moment-
this is the most
I can manage!
This is the best I can be!
Tomorrow,
may be different...
but today
I accept where I am;
and let go
of where I thought I would be
instead!