I am a walking metaphor for all of the things that I cannot help but be.

I am the soil, hugging the roots with my warm arms, bringing them nutrients to feed the malnourished trees.

I am the flower budding in the winter time, perplexing to those who wonder how i could thrive so vibrantly in such a bitter time of year.

And in the springtime, my petals dance in the rain, swaying to the peaceful pattern of 'pitter patter’.

I am a bridge connecting one landmass to another, making the raging and risky waters seem less intimidating to those trying to find their way.

I am a bird bath, offering my water to all and any who wish to cleanse their body as well as their souls.

I am a bird with broken wings that puts faith in the wind to carry me along.

I am the breeze that whispers in your ear telling you everything will be okay; the breeze tiptoeing against your skin leaving a trail of goosebumps reminding you that you can feel, reminding you that you’re alive.

I am the headlights on your car, illuminating the road before you, so that you can avoid the potholes and find the right path.

I am the smooth pavement that you drive on, showing you that life is not all bumpy roads.

I am the cloud in the sky encouraging the other clouds that are covering the sun to stroll away so that the people below can be caressed by the sun’s love.

I am a raindrop that only wishes to see a world full of love, happiness and growth.

I am the sail on your sailboat, helping the sailors to steer in the right direction and reach their preferred destination.

I am the waves in the water being recklessly shoved around by the wind, as I helplessly try to make it to shore to survive.

I am the roaring thunder that booms and bellows, reminding human beings that Mother Nature is dissatisfied with how they’ve been treating the Earth.

I am the cat climbing the tree of life, hissing at the firefighters trying to capture me not because I fear them, but because they are interfering with my daily adventure. I am not stuck I am curious to see what lies above me.

I am a window that is a canvas of all that lies behind it. I will protect you from cold breezes outside and prevent them from stealthily creeping up your spine, giving you shivers.

I am the four walls of your room that hold your late night cries and your nighttime deep thoughts like a vault.

I am a swing that you rest upon, helping you to swing higher and higher with your arms outstretched reaching for stars to collect in your mason jar.

I am the candle persistently glowing bright in a dark corner that helps bring flames and warmth to other unlit candles with my own wick.

I am a piece of clay always molding into something new, something different, with no boundaries as to what i wish to become.

I am the voice within your earbuds, screaming powerful messages of inspiration and hope, aching for one thing only; to be heard.

I am the book that all your friends suggested you read, sitting on your nightstand that has been collecting dust month after month.

I am the wrinkles around your eyes that remind you of each time you smiled.

I am the eyelids resting above your eyes like a blanket, protecting you from seeing pain and hurt.

I am the eyelids resting above your eyes like a blanket, protecting you from seeing pain and hurt.

I am the arteries in your body, carrying rivers of blood through me to different parts of your body.

I am the tears streaming from your eyes guiding you to a mindset of emotional release.

I am everything the world is composed of,

From the galaxies to the earth to the hearts of the broken.

I am nature, i am an abstract thought.

I am a metaphor not yet written,

I am a painting not yet painted,

I am a color not yet found,

I am a unique creature of the earth soon to be discovered,

I am everything all at once.

I am the words you fail to find and write down in an attempt to describe me,

Because I am indescribable, unstoppable, incomparable, exceptional, and exclusive
I am Cassidy Rieck.