Flaws?

What are my true flaws?
Pondering this makes me pause....
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Am I mean and hateful?
Or bashfully grateful?
Do others see me as boring and dry?
Or as someone who's painfully shy?
Do I allow others to take advantage?
I bet some say "wow! she needs to learn how to manage!"
Could I be to bold?
At times heartless and cold?
Then for a second I pause...
And ask myself "but are my flaws.... flaws?"
Was being cold and heartless an act of protection?
Maybe allowing you to take advantage was affection...
Were those times I was dry and boring
Times I was listening to someone in mourning?
There is always something to improve.
I just realized I don't need anyone to approve
I'm here with my flaws before you
It's now up to you what you do
Accept me
Or forget me...

A Daughters Sweet Sixteen

Talia, my dear,
Take a moment to hear,
As I look back on the past
I can't believe it went by so fast!
You're growing out of a princess and into a Queen
Now you are suddenly sweet sixteen!
You surprise us each and every week,
We know its because you're wonderfully unique!
Quite the young lady you have become
Now is the time for you to date some!
We're loving watching you grow
Just remember it's okay to take it slow
It won't be long now before you're gone
And a new life for you will dawn
Just know we'll always be here for you
Because our love for you is true!