My Big Boy Pants
“My Big Boy Pants”
I got them after I was potty trained,
capable of taking care of my business.
I have been told on many occasions to
“Put on your Big Boy Pants and deal with it!”
Slowly figured out what “pants”
had to do with figuring things out.
Like – you can’t ask for help
if you don’t know what you need help with.
These “Big Boy Pants” grew with me
challenged my comfort zone mentality
instilled confidence and self esteem
based on the reality of failure’s successes.
I am a man now yet still cherish
the “Big Boy Pants” approach
realizing now that the magic
was not in the pants,
but in the attitude,
the diligence, perseverance,
tenacity, dedication and love
of those who told me
“Put on your Big Boy Pants and deal with it!”
John G. Lawless
12/2/2015
Copyright © John Lawless | Year Posted 2015
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