The Best I ever can

I know I have been, at some point,
a succor in times of pain, a hope in times of defeat,
a leader in chaos, a believer in times of disbelief,
the only truth in times of lies, the flame in times of darkness,
the light in the tunnel, the kindness in harsh times,
the nurse in times of healing, the anchor in times of confusion
and the path-breaker in times of stereotyping…
The only one to recognize true beauty…

I now choose to know myself as these things always
As a way to show I am thankful for all I have… This talent, health...this Life
I know there are times when I cannot be…
I know there are times when these will seem so… deceitful
I know there are times when hope will seem foolish
I also foresee there are things to tempt me to abandon these …
and hide behind the curtains of scepticism and critical disbelief

But today, I make a promise to myself…
And for the sake of all whom I love and hold dear…
That I shall not forsake heart, even if nothing else stands by me save this talisman
I shall always strive to be the best I ever can!