Why should I apologize....

Why should I apologize when I am not wrong,
Why should I apologize for speaking my mind to you.
Why should I apologize when you have broken my heart and still never feel that.
Why should I apologize....

Why should I apologize for being me, why should I apologize for being confident.
Why should I apologize for being strong, smart or motivated.
Yes I am self motivated, I have my own standards.
Why should I apologize for this....

I will not apologize for my dreams or my dedication to making them come true.
I will not apologize for my decisions - if they were wrong I will admit it and move on.
I won't apologize for standing up for something I think is right.
I won't apologize for changing my mind when presented with new evidence or ideas.
I will not apologize for having an open mind.
I will not apologize for taking every person who walks into my life as they are.

I have made mistakes.
I have had many-many missteps and direction changes.
I have had broken hearts and shattered dreams.
I have had my life reduced to rubble more times than I can count
and yet somehow - always found a way to piece it back together.
I will not apologize for that either.

Never say you’re sorry when you have done nothing more than honor your authentic self.