#8

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the fear I feel this morning

comes from losing my sense of purpose.

as my sons grow closer to manhood

my role in raising them

and the purpose I felt from being their

father, mentor, protector, responsible party

dissipates,

once again I must grasp a sense of my own worth

that is not tied to achievement or responsibilities 

to anyone or anything outside of myself.

Am i worthy of serenity and self love

simply because I am?

I know the correct answer to this

but can I believe it

and learn to live from it?

The force that provides for me

and validates me unconditionally 

will have to continue to remind me 

of my divinity. 

Slowly I learn to love myself

at all times:

good, bad or ugly.