BEING WHO YOU ARE

One should not try
Not to be someone else
Like a father he didn’t like
Or an uncle or pretend friend
But rather strive to be
The best of whom you can see
Who do you have to answer to?
Only yourself if you are true

Life is not meant to be lived
As a slave to false ambition
To fall in line with other’s wishes
Or following the normal tradition

One should live to the
Fullest of his potential, not
Without consideration for others
Do your best without concern
If you are going to get your rest

Accomplishment comes with sacrifice
Success is not the roll of dice
Forget what others expect of you
Set your goals not high or low

Be who you are – not make believe
Do not race away from reality
Never look back with dismay
Life is not a big stage play
Mistakes are made – a truth
Recovery is within grasp
Then the travel down a new route

Be yourself and enjoy the trip
Forget the critics
They don’t really give a rip

Stanski
April 26, 2021 ^