Original painting by Erin Cockroft, 18"x24"

"True Identity"
Your light shines on my face
As I gaze upon your beauty.
In your eyes,
I realize my true identity.
I am a lion.
I am powerful. I am strong.
And now is the time for my dreams to roar,
Now is the time to sing a new song.

(copyright free reference photo from Gary Jones)