Today, I desire to sing my praises
For no one else will.
I won't wait to go down before the 'sweet' tributes are read.
I'll acknowledge my autonomous self, this day...

Thank you, Darling Self
For being there when others left with broken vows,
For taking in the bad
And still fighting to be better each day,
Not for anyone else but for me.

I appreciate you, Darling Self
That despite the...