Amanda

“i want to apologize to all the women

i have called pretty.

before i’ve called them intelligent or brave.

i am sorry i made it sound as though

something as simple as what you’re born with

is all you have to be proud of

when your spirit has crushed mountains

from now on i will say things like, you are resilient 

or, you are extraordinary.

not because i don’t think you’re pretty.

but because you are more than that”

-Rupi Kaur

I had a wonderful photo session with Amanda a couple weeks ago. She's one of the most genuine people I know. One I would consider not only beautiful on the outside but also inside. Rupi Kaur's poem above reminded of her. Her intelligence and insight amazes me and I hope she follows her dreams.