I agree to be me
I accept the obligations and honor of my authenticity
I agree that this year, perhaps unlike any other
I will not bother to be a shadow, a cipher or a ghost in my life
I will not hobble myself with the expectations of another
Even if I face a force previously controlling or dominating
I wrest my freedom without apology for not capitulating
Not my pride, not my ego, not my fear, not my doubt
Holds any clout, any power, any authority or might
I don’t care if they stare or if I get sideways glances
I am here to be me and that means taking my chances
Chances others don’t even see because unlike me they are not free
And I am because I am, and I am because I am me
I have a truth to tell, not to sell or be sold on
I don’t have to be told to be bold on the battlefield I win on
I will find my way faster than an ordinary human could
Because I am filled with who I am and from now on I will be
Unshackled by faux rules or a mold that doesn’t suit me
The fog has lifted and revealed a silver city and gold-filled sea
This is my place, the massive playground where I enjoy prosperity
This is the year I write the story of the hero who I am.
