Do You Recognize Me?

All through the years,
I thought I knew who I was.
I stood on my own,
And held my head high.
I walked alone,
And with you by my side.

But I look at those pictures now,
And I don't know who it is.
I can't recognize
That girl staring back at me.

I walk alone, again,
My own will to keep me strong.
I smile for the photos,
And laugh when it's right...

But I still look at these photos,
And I don't see me.
Who is that woman,
And where have I gone?

Now, what do you see?
Do you recognize me?
Because I see the girl in the mirror,
And she doesn't seem like me.

Is she someone stronger?
Someone more self-reliant?
Does she love more freely?
Is she less afraid to make mistakes?

I guess we will see...