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This poem is somewhat burlesque but the ironic word play is meant to be light and funny. There's hidden meaning in some phrases... I hope you enjoy it! <3

Guess I'll Be Me

Before, when I was afraid to be me,
I looked at others and tried to be a copy.
Mimic all their motions, 
repeat the same moves...
Maybe then I can follow all their rules?
I tried to not be so different, so lame, 
but being a replica just wasn't the same! 
No matter how hard I would try,
 all my hellos looked like goodbyes!
My left was a little too right, 
my dark had too much light.
All my stands were full of sitters, 
my all alones had visitors!
I learned following where others lead, 
will never let your YOU be free!
So I'll be the ‘You’ who was made exactly.
I won't let others additions subtract me.
I'll allow my no mores to be agains,
I'll be just exactly who I am!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Liguori Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Oh you sound like a fun person! Let you be you!!!
Woods Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Thank you!! Xo
Tacito Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 6:40 AM
This is quite relatable. Spent a lot of my life being an altered, chained version of myself. Not so much now. :) This was a good read, Crystol.
Woods Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 9:09 AM
I'm so glad you were able to relate. Especially since you've broken out of those chains! I still struggle occasionally with wanting to please but I'm more aware now at least. Ty for chiming in! Xo
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