Authentic
By Vicki L. Flaherty
Show up
ME!
Real
Just as I am
Nothing to hide
Open and vulnerable
Yet confident and strong
BE
Who I am
I wrote this little poem back in 2007 when I had started experimenting with poetry as a form of expression. I’ve been leaning into this intention ever since. Seems every day provides reminders that this is what I want and invitations to make choices that align with it.
*image courtesy of http://www.lulyb.com – I just love how ‘googling’ for graphics to accompany my message sometimes takes me to place that inspire me – visit Luly B’s site for more inspiration on being who you are
This Abundantly Delicious Life 
Authentic Vicki 🙂
🙂
Welcome back. You sound full of insight – hoping last week was awesome!
Good to connect by voice today – of course, we need more time, we barely got warmed up before it was time to move to what was next. Love, love being with you. Indeed, makes me feel like a queen!
Couldn’t agree more on all counts! I’m about to put my crown on! 🙂 More to come, thanks again, Vicki!
Vicki it is beautiful and as I age I feel more comfortable in these bones of mine and more happy just being me.
There is something about aging that makes authenticity fit really well, isn’t there?!
Love this Vicki! When I get to be who I am, my spirit soars. ❤
Diana xo
Oh, yes, authenticity really makes me feel vibrantly alive. Thanks, Diana!
Yes….including leaning it….can feel it.
It’s a fun little ditty with deep and powerful meaning! Glad you like it, David!