Lucilla Carrillo Poet Free verse

I Can Not Change

I Can Not Change

I was born the way I am, I will not change.
Don't ask me to be - what I can not be. Accept 
me the way I am.

If you love me - let me be and if you don't
then set me free. I can not change, my love
I give to you freely. From you, I will take only 
what you want to give.

If we stay together - I will be true. If you leave
tomorrow, I will be sad, but I won't change for you,
or anyone else...

06/24/2014

By Lucilla  M. Carrillo

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Jslambert Mister Roboto August 3, 2014 at 8:56 PM I love this GIANT bit of Language, true expression. By the way, on the poem. "Liquid Handcuffs" but Sorry Lucilla, That used to be a poem but I sold it for stupid money. so It doesn't belong to me for distribution anymore. This is only a note.....:) Please try another poem....only a few have been deleted.

Bl Devnath July 25, 2014 at 11:29 AM Truthfully you have expressed your own feeling. Actually no one can change but under certain circumstances adjusts to live life. Excellent. Loved always, bl Lucilla Carrillo July 27, 2014 at 3:25 PM Thank you Bi for your kind words.

Robin Davis July 3, 2014 at 11:12 PM Lucilla An honest write that is powerful and deep. Never change to please anyone. True friends will love you for you, and not who they want you to be. thank you for the wonderful comment on my One Step At A Time poem. Lucilla Carrillo July 27, 2014 at 3:23 PM Thanks for reading robin; You are right - never change for anyone else, only for ourselves.

Ugwu Cornelius Chidera June 28, 2014 at 9:09 AM THIS POEM IS NICE! but what if you have a bad nature that is not helpful at all? we must change our bad attitudes for christ sake Lucilla Carrillo June 29, 2014 at 12:29 AM You are right Cornee; If I was to change it would be for the better and for Christ.

Robert Nehls June 27, 2014 at 7:04 PM Very well done, Lucilla. Be true to yourself and you will be far happier as you go through life. I liked your rhymes and the way your poem flowed. Very enjoyable to read... Robert. Lucilla Carrillo June 27, 2014 at 7:19 PM Thank you Robert I'm glad that you enjoyed my poem

Kelly Deschler June 26, 2014 at 5:44 PM When I was younger, I had to live with people who tried to change me, and I just couldn't be someone I'm not.... I love this wonderful poem, Lucilla! I'm adding it to my favorites!.... I wrote something similar titled, "The Real Me". Lucilla Carrillo June 26, 2014 at 6:51 PM Thank you I will read your poem.

Nette Onclaud June 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM to be truly who you are is the test of self-love... how endearing, lucy.. i cherish you, as is.. prayers and huggs Lucilla Carrillo June 26, 2014 at 2:50 PM Thank you, I am home now. I GOT THE PACEMAKER.

Elaine George June 26, 2014 at 10:12 AM Way too go girl....If they don't like you the way you are, then...they are not right for you. Wonderful writing,Lucilla. bfn Elaine Lucilla Carrillo June 26, 2014 at 10:18 AM Thank you Elaine; That is the truth.

Paul Callus June 26, 2014 at 9:54 AM Lovely and sincere. Take me as I am...this is what you get! Love me for what I am...not what you would like me to be! // So glad to have you back; take care:) // paul Lucilla Carrillo June 26, 2014 at 10:16 AM Thank you Paul, if we should change - it should be on our own, not because someone wants to change us.

Justin Bordner June 26, 2014 at 1:44 AM Love requires not change, It only desires true expression, and this poem is so calm and beautiful in articulating that truth. I really embrace the closing verse Lucilla. J.A.B. Lucilla Carrillo June 26, 2014 at 7:38 AM Thank you so much Justin. Have a great day.

Vera Duggan June 25, 2014 at 8:09 PM Beautiful poem Lucilla, same as me I would not change for anyone, I do love the way you have written this one, thanks for the SM, take care my friend...............Vera............. Lucilla Carrillo June 25, 2014 at 8:21 PM Thank you Vera; I'm glad you like my poem. I am working on another one for later.

Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2014 at 3:58 PM this poem shows your STRENGTH and character. A very good one. Thanks for sharing, dear.

Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2014 at 3:57 PM Lucilla. First let me say how glad I am that you are here commenting and that you have posted a new poem. I hope this means you are feeling good today! that was funny the motel story you told me. Yeah, they need to charge a quickie rate for some couples. ahhaha. Lucilla Carrillo June 25, 2014 at 5:20 PM Thank you, yes that was funny, all we wanted was to sleep. I am feeling a little better. I likes your kind of quickie.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 25, 2014 at 10:54 AM - Be exactly who you are - Lovely written poem, dear Lucilla !!! - Big hug!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Lucilla Carrillo June 25, 2014 at 12:08 PM Thank you and God bless you always.

Phumlani Mthethwa June 25, 2014 at 2:46 AM Nicely said. I don't want you to change, there is no one like you here on earth. Let the world know you as you are. Lucilla Carrillo June 25, 2014 at 7:07 AM Thank you so much for your nice comments.

Eileen Manassian June 24, 2014 at 11:58 PM I love you as you are. Such s beautiful and worthy poem. Bless you. Lucilla Carrillo June 25, 2014 at 7:06 AM Thank you. I'm glad you like it.

Tim Smith June 24, 2014 at 11:48 PM You are perfect in your own special way my dear....hugs Tim Lucilla Carrillo June 25, 2014 at 7:04 AM Thank you, I will LWATS BE JUST ME.'

Carolyn Devonshire June 24, 2014 at 11:34 PM Dear Lucilla, If someone wants you to change, you may have problems down the road. Just stay true to yourself, dear. That way you will find someone who loves you for who you are, not for someone they want you to be. A very well-penned poem! Love, Carolyn Lucilla Carrillo June 25, 2014 at 7:01 AM Than k you so much for your very nice comment.

Arthur Vaso June 24, 2014 at 9:46 PM Lucilla, because you speak with your heart, I read your message, I saw no mistakes!! This is what counts!!!!! Lucilla Carrillo June 24, 2014 at 10:10 PM U. R. so kind. Thanks.

Arthur Vaso June 24, 2014 at 8:50 PM I loved this one Lucilla, we all change and grow, this is life, but no one should make us be something we are not!!! So if you I wish to make you a flower this shall be easy, as you already are!!!! Lucilla Carrillo June 24, 2014 at 9:16 PM Arthur; You are the first to read this poem. I just posted it. I can't believe I made so many mistakes. I now have more problems with my vision. I will have to wait a while for that to be fixed. I did fix the mistakes. Thanks for liking my poem. The flower s in front of my house.