empower yourself

Every day lasts a lifetime
Yet a lifetime passes by 
Real quick when routines begin to change
And people scuff their shoes on the welcome mat
As memories become dreamlike
But that shouldn’t stop you-
Stop you from being content;
As long as you love you
And the route remains clear
Shine bright
And be the special gem in life
That everyone will aspire to be
Because you my friend
Are one of a kind
A spark in the sunlight
And the only one with the power to rule yourself
As you finally admit
Not everything that glitters is gold
Likewise not everything that seems to be forever
Is a lifetime
Smile
Treasure 
And realise the only way to empower yourself
Is to define yourself
Yourself

What defines you?