Edward Ibeh Poet Verse

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Embrace Your Individuality

Whether you're white
               or black, or biracial, or check "other"
                     love and accept yourself, because
                           despite your feet of clay, you're beautiful
                                    and spectacularly unique.

     Be comfortable in your own skin
                 but refuse to be a prisoner in it.
                          Be whoever you want to be
                                  without worrying about...
                                         what people think of you
       
     Their opinion is irrelevant
               Don't waste your time and energy
                         justifying yourself to anyone
                                Embrace your individuality
                                    Embrace your foibles because...

                                  they make you all the more human! 



Writing Challenge 1, August 2019 - Just Write - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Dear Heart 
Date written and submitted: 08/11/2019

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John Hamilton August 14, 2019 at 4:34 PM Enjoyed this wonderful write, well done Edward, congrats on a fine win! Edward Ibeh August 14, 2019 at 4:54 PM Thank you very much, John:-)

Constance La France August 12, 2019 at 7:29 PM Edward congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write Edward Ibeh August 12, 2019 at 7:56 PM Thank you very much for my placement, Constance:-)

Beautiful Scars August 12, 2019 at 6:07 PM I just read this 3x and each time learned something new. This is what poetry is about. Congrats on your win dear Edward :)-luloo Edward Ibeh August 12, 2019 at 7:54 PM Thank you so much, Lu:-)

Darlene De Beaulieu August 11, 2019 at 2:20 PM Hello Edward Ibeh, I totally agree with your poem. have a nice day my friend. Edward Ibeh August 11, 2019 at 4:36 PM Thank you very much, Darlene:-)

Jeanne Mcgee August 11, 2019 at 8:24 AM I love your sentiment here...we could all be wise to remember your poem's words...nicely penned. Jeanne Mcgee August 12, 2019 at 7:03 PM And a big congrats for your win! Edward Ibeh August 11, 2019 at 8:25 AM Thank you, Jeanne:-)