You're More Then That

Don't ever think you're not good enough
Like I once did
You're more then that
I don't want you to hide your beautiful smile behind your hand
To hide 'imperfect teeth' or a 'crooked jawline'
Like I once did
You're more then that
I don't want you to ever pinch your thighs or stomach and feel 'fat'
as you look at the models in your latest teen magazine
and vow to not eat for the next week
Like I once did
You're more then that
Don't squash down your dreams until they're dust
because someone told you "you aren't likely to achieve that..."
Like someone once told me
You're more then that
I look at you now and I see you as you truly are in your rawest, most pure form
Your smile makes my heart burst
Your cheeky way of sticking out your tongue makes me laugh every single time
Your quiet , studious gaze belies an intelligence beyond your tiny age
Your strong insistence on getting your message across and having your needs fulfilled makes me hope you keep it throughout your life while chasing dreams
Imagine the most beautiful, unique, passionate, loving, intelligent person that ever lived
And realize you're good enough
Like I finally did
And know that you're even more then that

I love you Maya - Love Mummy xxxooo