I gaze within myself

Seeing all the disheartment from those I saw as swans

I gaze within and feel

That I should try my way with all the swans

I gaze upon those who have raised me

Their wisdom having let me grow

I gave upon those who gave me strength

Been given the strength to be myself

I gaze upon those who harmed me

Their pain having added to my wisdom

I gaze upon my past

And allow it to merge with my wisdom

To those who thought they could burn me

I thank them for being the crucible that I grew wiser from

To those who want to see bless but somewhat control me

I show them the path that made me love the path and the animals that walk it

I glare to what is to come and see

The lionesses & bears that with courage I must face

I glare at what is to come

The companions and partners I shall meet gawk back towards me