Poem - I Will Live

I was inspired to write this poem after reading Dawna Markova’s book: I Will not Die an Unlived Life. The poem is a culmination of all of who I am, my life, and my experiences up to this moment in time.  It took four months (February-June) to finalize it from the initial draft penned in my journal.  That's a very tiny fraction of time considering that the poem has been over 51 years in the making since the day I was born. Today, I nervously shared it publicly for the first time with my yoga students at the end of class.  It is no longer my own hidden jewel; it now also belongs to others who touch my life and whose lives I touch.  From my heart to yours, my fellow traveler on this journey of life.

I Will Live

by MaryAnn Broussard

I will live

a passionately embraced life,

savoring every day as if

it is my first and my last.

I will be

graceful and confident,

believing I am worthy and valuable;

that what I have to offer is

more than enough.

I will walk

each step with purpose,

regardless of the circumstances

around me or my loved ones.

I will fly

and soar the winds,

courageously persevering through

storms, doubts, and fears.

I will define

myself by my divine, infinite essence,

rather than the titles assigned to me

for a brief moment in time.

I will create

a life well-lived,

keeping my heart always

open and flowing forth

as loving and true.

I will shine

vibrantly as Radiant Joy,

wholeheartedly experiencing

this miraculous gift of life.

In all of these heartfelt intentions,

I will remain

mindfully present, here and now,

with me and you,

trusting boundless love

to carry us through.