This is also Me

When I think about people

in my life

That have caused me pain

Uncalled-for, excruciating pain...

Somewhere deep inside I know

There is no point wishing them away,

This life is wholly mine

And this pain is also me.

When I think about the loveless life

I led for years

Starting way back, even before 

I could form memories...

Somewhere deep inside I know 

There is no point in complaining,

This life is wholly mine

And this lack is also me. 

When the mountain glow makes my heart aglow

When wild cherry blossoms make my heart bloom

When clouds fill my mind with secret stories

When my kids take wings and I can't stop flying

When a friend's hug suddenly makes me weightless

When a look of love makes me believe I am lovable...

I will remember that my life is fully mine,
And this is also me, this is also me.