Happy Valentine's Day!! :) This poem was shared with me by Mrs. Rhode Island, Leha Guilmette. The author is unknown. This poem really spoke to my heart and I wanted to share it with all of you. I hope it speaks to you too. This journey is all yours and it is what you make of it! xxoo

Teri

It's not the title nor the crown that counts.
It's not the weight that's lost that really amounts.
It's not the makeup design, or the gown that you wear,
Or the shape of your build or the length of your hair.
You see, the growth of a Queen is all done inside.
It's nothing support hose or makeup can hide.
The real preparation is done in the mind, 
It's leaving your fears and faults behind. 
It's lifting your soul to a place that's far seen,
It's molding a woman to the height of a Queen.
It's hard work, and it's not easily done,
But when it's over, you'll know who has won.
When the pageant is through and the lights are turned down, 
You'll know you're a winner and you'll have your crown. 
You see, all crowns are different, it's really an art.
Yours can be rhinestones or the growth of the heart.