Let Me Be
Let me be like the palm tree
resilient and flexible
bending back and forth
as each storm passes
with roots embedded
in the earth so deeply
no winds can knock me over
or pull me out of the ground
Never breaking, I remain
grounded in my beliefs
Let me be like a lighthouse
high on a hill
guiding others away
from rocky shores
Shining light into darkness
may I always bring hope
Let me be like a child
in awe of creation
greeting each day
with excitement and wonder
Free to laugh robustly
let me twirl, jump
and move to delightful
music
As joy fills my moments
may it inspire others
to join the dance
Let me sing freely
with abandon
in or out of tune
loud or soft
Filled with life
let me be the person
I was created to be
A wife, mother and proud grandmother of nine grandchildren, Lori Wall-Holloway resides in Pasadena where her poetry appears regularly in the Spectrum anthologies. She enjoys capturing moments in the lives of those she loves and hopes her work will give encouragement to subsequent generations. Her poems have been published in various publications throughout the years including the Altadena Poetry Review, Lummox and the San Gabriel Valley Poetry Quarterly.