Of needs and seeds

and mayhaps deeds.

So much now past

and futures cast;

through daring do,

it’s how you grew.

There is no shame

part of the game;

no forest grown

without seeds sown.

But speak with pride;

your truth don’t hide

for what you are

includes the scar;

it’s what you’ve earned,

it’s what you’ve learned.

Pride in your path;

your shadow cast

is yesterday,

part of your way.