what were you meant for .. ?

i was meant for better things
a phrase
a feeling
a constant
that travels through me

the melody
that lingers
in
me

this has nothing to do
with arrogance
or self centred importance

more to
the aspirations
of my soul

the openness
to explore
to grow
to be uncertain

the great need to give
my heart
and love

to share in beauty
and kindness
the delicate
and the fragile

I was meant
to stand
in my own light
and
to shine
in my own way

even in the shadows

i believe
i was meant for better things
and everyday

i am meant
to try ..

and to you,
what were you meant for .. ?

~ tamara willems