Affirmation

If you can't accept who I am,
I can't accept you know what's best for me.
I am who I am and I don't plan on changing.
Yes change is beautiful, 
But what if you're beautiful before you change?
I'm fine with who I am right now 
And nothing's going to change *that*.
If you've got a problem with that,
Then I don't want to know you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Agustin Avatar
February 23, 2024 at 5:51 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 5, 2016 at 3:33 PM
JESS, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. Always with LUV ** LINDA
Coulstock Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 8:48 PM
Hi Jess powerfully put,and a message to us all that if we are true to ourselves then we have no need for change and should not allow other's to try to convince us otherwise.It takes courage which you seem to have in bucketfuls.A truly inspiring poem,I like it alot and admire you.Thank you for your encouraging words which I am sure will give strength to other's in this situation.Love June(Sylvia)
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