*Define and claim*

I do not define myself
by how many roadblocks have appeared in my path..!!!!
I define myself by the courage I have found to forge new roads.
I do not define myself by how many disappointments I have faced..!!!!

I define myself by the forgiveness and faith I have found to begin again.
I do not define myself by how long a relationship lasted..!!!!
I define myself by how I have loved, have been willing to love again..
and how I still love...!!!!

I do not define myself by how many times I have been knocked down..!!!!
I define myself by how many times I have struggled to my feet.
I do not define myself by how often I have appeared a fool..!!!
I define myself by the number of risks I have taken.
I do not define myself by the number of mistakes I have made..!!!!

I define myself
by the knowledge I have learned from trying a new way.
I am NOT my pain…
I am Not my past…
I AM that which has emerged from the fire...!!!!
*♥ anna*♥
{21-4-2014}
{thank you for reading me}