The Monster Within (Strength VIII)

Strength – The Literary Tarot

Confronting myself in the glass
I dive deep into my own reflection
I recognize the fearful demon 
Hiding behind my own eyes
The creature that sabotages
And causes me to walk the world
As only a fraction of what I could be

I reach my hand into the glass
Caress my own cheek lovingly
And pluck out the monster
I refuse to submit to being less
Today I reclaim myself
And will carry forward despite doubts and fears

I lift my chin
Pinch the apples of my cheeks
Straighten my hat
Winking at my reflection before
I turn to explore the world
A woman undaunted and indomitable

-gws

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