I Am Me

That which makes me vulnerable
also affords me strength
protecting those I love
to any needed length

Kindness and compassion
for disadvantaged and meek
belief in service
for the sick and the weak

Empathetic by nature
no judgement of thee
a walk in your shoes
allowing me to see

Not without fault
far from perfection
apology for mistakes
builds a connection

I have no pedestal
for which to stand
when in your darkness
extending my hand

Caring and forgiving
I was raised to be
gazing in my mirror
I am me