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Just Be Who You Are

I tried to change my life, so I fit in
But still I am another outcast in the crowd
I wanted to be liked and just to have friends
But I was only another face in the picture

I have been through all the rough times 
That you probably never knew of
And I took my life down the road less traveled
So black, damp, and cold with a candle to light my way

I have lacked the self-esteem and never had the confidence
And the diet pills never seemed to change the way I felt
I tried to change my appearance so I could fit in 
But I still sat in the corner

So shut away from the world, I am not me anymore
I once tried to be like you but I cannot do that to myself anymore
For the pieces lay everywhere like shattered glass
That no one can pick up and piece back together

I am sorry I have done this to myself 
And I want to say that I never told you because you would disapprove
The only advice that I can give is the words I barely heard:
“Please, Just Be Who You Are”

Copyright © Tonya Young | Year Posted 2006

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