Mahogany is my name. Although my name
may be compared to a type of wood, its
characteristics are those which best describes
me. I am defined by a genuine beauty,
hardness, and an evident durability to
last.
I am a mother, father, sister, daughter,
aunt, friend, grandmother, thinker, visionary,
listener, nurturer, leader and survivor.
But, during the time that I was being
all of these things, the one thing that
I forgot to be was ME!
I have always believed that my sole purpose
in life was to make sure that everyone
else was Ok. In the process, I lost me.
The time has arrived for me to become
what is destined for me to be: A wonderful
and a more beautiful me.
Some may mistake my sensitivity as a sign
of weakness. Don't let the tears fool
you. Each tear that is shed has cleansed
my soul of the impurities that had held
my mind, body, and soul hostage for a
long time. My purpose in life is not only
to be happy, but to matter, to be useful
and productive and most of all to make
a difference in this world. So put on
your shades so that the brilliance of
my inner and outer beauty won't blind
you.
M- Maturing at the speed of light
A- Acquiring the knowledge & strength
to become a better me
H- Hoping that one day my daughter and
other young women will follow my example
O- Overcoming all obstacles past, present
and future
G- Glowing in the light of True Sisterhood
A-Always available to give more of myself
beyond the call of duty
N- Never compromising myself so that others
will shine
Y- Youthful enthusiasm that I have and
will always maintain
