I Gave Up Today

Today I gave up trying to fit societies mould
An effort that I thought sounded rather bold

Today I gave up trying to conform my dress and look like who I'm not
I admit that I like overvalls and sandals with warm socks. 

Today I gave up trying to defend my opinions  and my thoughts
I accept that we will disagree more often that we will not.

Today I gave up trying but that statement isn't what it seems
Instead of trying to be what I'm not -  today I showed up as me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Allen Avatar
May 16, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Fantastic and I have a poem that is very similar in it content called I'm just me. Have a wonderful day. TLee
Andresen Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Tomorrow is a brand new day, do your best and never give up Ann. - Like this poem alot, well written. - oxox hugs Anne-Lise
Brown Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 12:24 PM
A pleasure to read your poetry today Ann. I will try to come back later this week to read more. I have a spring cold and not up to reading for too long. Have a wonderful week. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Ann great lines, never giveup..David
Smith Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Absolutely love this. Inspiring, brought a smile to my ugly face.
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