To Kate:

There are no strings attached
to the love that's here for you
even while you get attacked
you've said all that is true

We can only do what's right
regardless of those who'd deny
the things that are there before them
yet you can look them in the eye.

Stand tall and proud
there's no need to pay
it's over now
...it's a new day!

There's so much for you
out there to see
grab onto it
and only be:
the girl you are - whole and free.

Forget the past
..what you cannot change.
move on and grasp
what you have gained....
Experience - though caused by pain.

--mara 2005