Be Yourself

You told me I was not just average!
But when told that all one's life we
are...
We define ourself as such.
Till some metaphysical angel blows 
the cobwebs off your mind.

Then, like a baby,we learn to think
and talk in ways of our own..
We grow beyond definition.
We rise to new heights with grace
and precision.
No boundaries, nor inhibitions!

The nay Sayers are still clinging to 
their cribs and cities,
We live in states and in countries new!
Make new friends and we don't look back.
We lay track. We are not sheeples.

Lessons learned, openness to life
Not stuck to cliches from long ago..
Have made my life a meteoric ride,
An original life of which some may
disapprove.
The joy is one not need the stamp 
Of approval from anyone in the present.
You, yourself, must give yourself the
coveted prize.

The past is but a wonderful to visit,
a soul vacation.
But the transformation into a butterfly 
of a being...
Freedom and not seeking adulation!
Living in this day, in the now, 
fully, 
Has by far more a deeper meaning
And vast spiritual implications.

Pangiota Romios
3/6/2019

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 4/5/2019 7:29:00 PM
What a wonderful poem. I've put this on my favorites list.
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 4/5/2019 8:09:00 PM
I am most humbled by this being on your FAV list! You are quite the poet, David! An honor, indeed. Bless you, David! ~Panagiota~
Date: 3/8/2019 7:24:00 AM
Each stanza could have stood alone and been its own beautiful heart-felt poem, my friend. Well done indeed!
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/9/2019 2:48:00 AM
Caren, you are right! Each stanza could have been a poem in itself.Many thanks a love,Panagiota.
Date: 3/7/2019 11:02:00 AM
Freedom and not seeking adulation. Great line. A very important and often neglected concept. Free to be oneself. That's true freedom.
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/7/2019 2:27:00 PM
Hi! Right on! We are trained to look for the prize. Remember Dickinson? "how dreary to somebody" etc. how public Like a frog?" Best be upfront. People like me. thirst for genuiness. Stop looking for gold, silver or bronze. Poetry can be powerful..fun and inspiring. Just my outlook. Bless you for commenting, Panagiota
Date: 3/7/2019 8:42:00 AM
Very well said, Panagiota. Love the meaning of this. Also, I must tell you, I love your name (lol) I never heard of your name before, it sounds poetical to me.. Have a wonderful day and thank you for visiting my poetry. hugs Charlie
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Date: 3/7/2019 2:29:00 PM
Thank you, Charles. Will Soupmail you, re name. Glad you like the meaning, Panagiota
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