How You Are Defined
You are not defined by just your age, so don’t use it
as an excuse for not doing what you really want to do.
You are not defined by just your gender.
It’s an important distinction whether you are male or female,
but in many aspects of life,
you must expect and demand equality.
You are not defined by just the color
of your skin, hair, and eyes.
Appreciate your beautiful colors,
whatever they may be, and do not judge others
whose colors are different from your own.
You are not defined by your family’s reputation
or past mistakes you have made. Love yourself and know
it’s in your power to change bad habits,
improve yourself and grow your talents.
You are so much more than all the aforementioned things.
God’s strength is in your soul’s DNA,
for you are a child of the Creator, and He is Love;
therefore, you are ultimately defined by Him, and
by how you treat your fellow man.
Dec. 27, 2018 for John Hamilton's "You Are Not Defined By" poetry contest
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