I Stand Before You Poem by Toni Atchison

I stand before you as a child,
innocent and untaught,
a willing student at your hand.
I stand before you as a person,
alone and strong,
afraid yet eager to know you.
I stand before you as a lover,
passionate and inspired,
anxious to give and take whatever you desire.
I stand before you as a woman,
free and open,
before you, offering my heart.

3-30-08