Be Yourself

I am not a wealthy person –
I am not a beauty queen.
I don’t have eternal youth
and my overall purpose is yet to be seen.

I am not an accomplished athlete 
or a famous star.
I tend to be quite ordinary
and I certainly don’t drive a fancy car.

I tend to be quite moody
and am easily depressed.
I don’t make friends easily
and some days it’s a struggle, simply to get dressed.

I like to spend my time alone
and hang out with my dog.
I am not very good at socializing –
In fact, I’ve often been called a “bump on a log.”

But recently I was enlightened -
By a man who looked me in the eye.
He told that wanting everyone the same
is really just a big lie.

He said we need to be ourselves
and who we were meant to be.
That trying to be like everyone else 
will only bring misery.

So go forth now 
and rid yourself of despair -
Because only when you are happy with you – 
You won’t want to hide out in your lair.

Don’t be sorry
and do not apologize – 
Just be the best you 
and a happy life, you will realize.

Copyright © Susan Banks | Year Posted 2006

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