Brialee Turner

“I’m tired of hating
Who I am”.

I speak into the
Phone as I rush down the
Road towards something
I’m afraid of.

And in the mountains
And rocks of
Yosemite I learn
How strong I really am.

And somehow,
The combination of sweat
And blood and ragged breathes
Makes me think
About how to be fearless
And brave.

If I can climb this mountain
With the weight of the world on
My shoulders and still
Manage to notice the beauty
Of the stars,
I will be okay.

I can be okay with
Learning to love myself,
And to be honest
About who and what I
Love.