words

i think it's important
to remember
that our words
are not ourselves

they are who
we hope 
to be

they are what
can help another
who walk our
paths

they are why
we become
what we are

or what we'll be

writing down
who we are
at the time

puts it all into focus

marking growth
perpetuating hope

giving the most
of our meager voices

out into the darkness
of the future

as a light to see us through

(grow)