Becoming

When the world unravels before you
And even your dreams are crumbling stones
When everything you dare to touch is set on fire
And all around you is ash and smoke
Remember this

Rock bottom is a perfect place for rebuilding
Remember that you are your mother's daughter
Your grandmother's answered prayers
A whole bloodline of women who bend in response to raging winds
There is nothing broken here
Nothing damaged or discarded
Each scar is a badge of honour
Every misstep a victory dance waiting to happen

You are a woman becoming
Learning the complicated language of forgiveness
The intricate lessons of the universe and your heart
It's just a muscle
It needs exercise
You were born for this sort of heavy lifting
You were born one part saint, one part warrior woman
Loving yourself without shame