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I’ve learned

I’ve learned
To make the most out of
Each day

I’ve learned
To look for the joy,
Even when the universe challenges me
To be better

I’ve learned
That I’m not just a number
In a world of bodies,
But a wild spirit in a world of souls
Waiting to break free

I’ve learned 
That my art means something —
Something everlasting and whole

I’ve learned
That feeling complete
Doesn’t always mean having it all —
But making the most of the life I have

I’ve learned
I am enough
As I am
Who I am
And how I choose to live my life 

– Abigail Dawn

Published in the print and digital eMagazine, Issue 14 on September 22, 2021