Judy Ball Poet Rhyme

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While it's okay to try to imitate certain thngs in others we may notice and admire we must remember that like snow flakes , there are no two people exactly alike and that's really a good thing. Nowhere else in all the earth is there anyone JUST LIKE YOU. Even if you have an identical twin you are still a unique individual.  To thine own self be true.

Just Be Yourself

It's not enough to try to be,
What others think you ought-a be,
Because no matter how you try,
You're never really gonna be.

All you can do is try to be,
What inately you should be.
It is as it is, you are as you are,
It's all you're ever gonna be.

So be the best that you can be,
As God has meant for you to be.
Be the best You you can be,
'Cause no one else will ever be.

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Jennifer Fenn February 20, 2021 at 2:27 PM Amen amen and amen!

Victor Buhagiar February 15, 2021 at 11:01 PM Life has it's plus or minus, but our aim will always be not to emulate others but rather to eliminate as much as possible the minus in our behaviour. ~~ Judy Ball February 16, 2021 at 12:55 AM Right on Victor. Too often we try to emulate the personification of people we admire instead of just being proud of who and what we are. Get rid of the bad habits and encourage good ones but don't LOSE your SELF. Thanks bunches Victor. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf February 15, 2021 at 3:12 PM Ultimately, that's the goal, isn't it? -- To bring out the best in oneself... Agreed... Though on the way, there are pearls of wisdom and conduct one can glean from others, dontcha think? Always enjoy your evocative Muse, Judy. Thanks for posting so many thought-provokers. :) gw Judy Ball February 15, 2021 at 3:22 PM Thanks Gershn. God Bless, JB

Alexis Y. February 15, 2021 at 2:55 PM Hi Judy, I agree. Trying to be what others want us to be is so nerve-wracking. We have to get to a point where we are comfortable in our skin. Just love and accept our “own” self, warts and all. Good message. I enjoyed the read. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Judy Ball February 15, 2021 at 3:26 PM Thanks bunches Alexis. God Bless, JB

Sand Blown February 15, 2021 at 2:48 PM nice write...yesssirree...we be our pluses and minuses....w'ego as personal-at-ease at best.......stan sand Judy Ball February 15, 2021 at 3:31 PM Thanks bunches Stan. God Bless, JB