Unapologetic

 

Unapologetic

As I approach 60, it occurs to me

That it is about time for me to feel free.

I reflect on my life, on my time on this earth

And I see that there has been an absolute dearth

Of feeling it’s ok for me to just be Pam

Without fear of me telling myself that I am

Unacceptable in some inane way

And beating myself up every day.

All that I want is just to be

simply, happily, unapologetically me. 

I want to make silly jokes

Have opinions

Speak up

Tell stories

Wear a bikini

Make quilts

Make friends

Laugh til I snork

And really, I just want to be

Bravely, confidently, unapologetically me.

-pkw 2024