The waves battered and beat me
But as the clouds start to burn away
And blue sky shows through
I find myself thankful for the lessons it taught.

I know myself better now -
Tough as old leather, soft as French lace,
Stronger than I look and smarter than you think.
I can lie with the worst of them
And fight with the best.
My capacity for forgiveness is unlimited
And I always try to see the good,
Sometimes I fail miserably.
I'm optimistic and cynical,
Laugh a lot and cry a little.
I'm soft and sensual,
Downright dirty at times.
Sometimes shy.
Im simple, yet complex
Ever-changing.
I dream of the future, but live for today
And do my damnedest to forget
The storms of the past.