Mulier Fortis

I admire the woman who has a healing heart–

I admire the woman who possesses a broken past–

I admire the woman who has been cheated on and lied to–

I admire the woman who has been taken for granted–

I admire the woman whose love has been misinterpreted–

I admire the woman who has been used and deceived–

I admire the woman who placed both her heart and soul in the wrong hands–

I admire the woman who has been in distress countless times.

Photo by: Ria Mae Baniqued

I admire her because she managed to maintain her stronghold and never gave up.

I admire her because she managed to breathe even when her whole world was caving in on her.

I admire her because she still manages to smile and see the silver lining even when the skies are gloomy.

I admire her because she still manages to love even though it’s always unrequited—

I admire her because she still manages to love.

You, I admire you.

And more importantly,

I appreciate you.