Being You

Belonging to yourself
   is the place you need to start.
When everything has failed
   trust in your own heart.
Forget what others say
   be polite and always smile.
Believe in who you are
   and, stay true to your own style.

Written by,
Sheri Lynne Evans
July 17, 1997
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Michael Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Very good...I learned what you are saying over the Lockdown period...afterall, all I have is me...
Evans Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 3:30 PM
Luckily I have my animals here or I'd go crazy. Thankyou
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 11, 2020 at 10:49 AM
Hello Sheri Evans, thes are good words to live by. Will be my fav. So nice to meet you. Have a nice day my friend.
Evans Avatar
May 17, 2020 at 2:27 AM
Thankyou so much and nice to meet you!
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