acceptance
(written 2002)

the greatest discernment lies within oneself
it is of the issue of acceptance
knowing then to accept the totality
  of one’s identity and unique
  personality, while knowing
  which areas need to be
  discarded for the betterment
  of oneself
a snake continues on being a snake
but it knows when to shed of its dead skin
i want to love who i am
without being blinded from who i can be