She smiles at the world
She wants the world to know
To acknowledge that she is a working progress
She has much to learn
She has much to give
She has the smile that invites the world in
With 26 muscles used
She is ready.

She opens her journal
Scribbles down brief notes for the day
She sighs
Closes the journal
Out of her head
Onto the page
She will continue the ritual daily
To express her gratitude
About life, about love
About evolving and growing into a better me.