Notes About The Poem

Be

Be...
proud of your 
perfectly imperfect self
and offer no apologies for it.

Be...
courageous
in the face of
life's daunting challenges.

Be...
free of whatever 
holds you in bondage; 
fear, shame, self-doubt, etc.

Be...
a shining example
for others; you'll inspire them
to follow your lead.

Be...
compassionate
in this cruel, unkind world
and good karma will find you.

Be...
bold in standing up
for what you believe in, and never
compromise your principles.

Be...
powerful 
in body and spirit, even when 
you feel weak, because you're strong.

Be...
a shoulder 
to cry on, a comforting voice;
somebody's champion.

Be...
grateful
for small blessings
and all that you have.

Be...
all you can be
refusing to be less than
Just simply be!



Submitted for...
'Say It Again' Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: William Kekaula
Date submitted: 05/09/2021

Date originally written: 04/03/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Romios Avatar
April 4, 2020 at 1:47 PM
Edward! Greetings and thank you! I loved... "Be free of whatever holds you in bondage!" I so needed to see that today" What a great gift you bring in this poem. Panagiota Romios
Ibeh Avatar
April 4, 2020 at 2:32 PM
Thank you for the wonderful comments and visit, Panagiota:-) Glad you loved my poem!
Theraven Avatar
April 4, 2020 at 1:05 PM
Edward, This is what a voice should bring today, and all days. May good karma find you, and may you always be. -Richard
Ibeh Avatar
April 4, 2020 at 1:16 PM
Amen! Thanks for the comments and visit, Richard:-)
Gentile Avatar
April 3, 2020 at 1:54 PM
Awesome inspiration here Edward! I really enjoyed the resurrection of aspiration it provided me. I will do my best "to be" Happy Friday !!
Ibeh Avatar
April 3, 2020 at 4:19 PM
Thanks so much, Mike:-) Enjoy your Friday!
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