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Guiding Light

by Kristen Heyl

A friend,
a colleague,
a surrogate mother,
you’ve been all
three to me.

You’ve lent a listening ear,
a shoulder to lean on,
and words of advice
from your trunk of wisdom.

You’ve made me rethink life
and my perspective on things that happen
in order to overcome those obstacles
that appear in front of me
when I was cruising along
at a nice clip.

You’ve shown me that
Strength is something I possess
and to recognize that
even when my view becomes
distorted through the deluge of tears.

You’ve been an example
of a strong and successful
woman on her own
that isn’t afraid to admit
to moments of regret
and wishes of a different path in life
all the while accepting the one
you have been given.

Thanks for helping me
to regain my perspective
at a time in my life
where I wasn’t sure
which way was up
or if I was going to make it.




Now I am strong and determined again
to continue on my way
and not let anyone
ever make me doubt myself again.

04/13/2008

Posted on 05/05/2012
Copyright © 2024 Kristen Heyl

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