Lena Townsend Poet Free verse

Just Me, This Is My Life

It is my fate that others shall judge me
Command me and try to change me
Telling of the things to make me the same as others
I need not their approval to write or think
My freedom lives within me
Let them see of me what they will
I am me, I chose to live not just exist
For in all things I create I am me
Whether painter or poet, journals or songs
I am just as I am, and all that I am
My Spirit reigns supreme within me
Great Spirit’s love surrounds me
Therefore, though not perfection, I shall be
For within me is all that I need
No surface faces showing me how to smile
No hidden truths denying me unique style
Just me, with all I am,  this is my life.



Copyright © 2009   Lena “Lolita” Townsend

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Ivan Beresford April 29, 2009 at 3:44 PM Everytime i read your work i like your attitude towards life a hell of a lot more, keep writing, to me you will never be like them, just the way i like it, your perfect the way you are. Your friend Ivan.

Autumn Rose Wood March 21, 2009 at 11:12 AM Wonderful, powerful affirmation poetically expressed. I am not judging, just accepting and appreciating. Thank you for taking the time to write and to comment.

Alan Fitz March 21, 2009 at 10:49 AM A true rendition of ones own mind, the unwillingnest to change, stead fast and true. great write, thanks for shareing ..........Alan

Yoni Dvorkis March 19, 2009 at 7:07 PM It gets a lot easier when you realize everyone else is dead wrong in their judgments of you. The only way to prove that to yourself is to not judge them back. I speak from lack of experience as I judge people about 5 times a minute but it did used to be 50 times a minute a few years ago. Eventually you get the sense that it's not you that's imperfect it's the judgements that taint your vision and are ultimately holding you back.

Vince Suzadail Jr. March 19, 2009 at 1:44 PM I asked my daughter about her boyfriend and she told me "I can be me when I'm with him. I don't have to be anything different. I can just be me." When they left for Florida, I knew she had someone special to take care of her and for a Dad, It usually isn't that easy to say. I like this poem. Be you. Never change for anyone. Life is for living. God Bless. Vince

Frank F. Atanacio March 19, 2009 at 5:05 AM unique, powerful you-- wonderfully written

Charmaine Chircop March 19, 2009 at 2:34 AM hi,thanks for your comment my friend,i just started reading your poems too,what i can sayis that you're very professional and deep in your thoughts too,thanks and cheers-charmaine

Cheryl Mccall March 18, 2009 at 5:14 PM You are a poet and you are just you Thanks for your comment on Angel Of Life

Alan Fitz March 18, 2009 at 2:07 PM I thank you again for the kind words you say about my work i do here each day.This one i like because it express who you are, your unwillingnes to change, to go that far.Be who you are, your perfect this way.Write your true feelings each and every day.. Good Job .

L'Nass Shango March 18, 2009 at 8:26 AM I wish that you will always be you undiminished. It is from the you alone that can flow words like "For in all things I create I am me Whether painter or poet, journals or songs" and cause alliteration to rise as music proclaiming the imagery of the god. Love

Brian Strand March 18, 2009 at 6:15 AM Thank you for your comment on my blog Lilita.Rgds Brian

Kristin Reynolds March 18, 2009 at 2:09 AM Good for you, hun, write on!!!!!!! Love, Kristin

James Faulkner March 17, 2009 at 9:34 PM wow that was powerful. i feel like i just heard a sermon. "i am me." seriously if it helps any this write just had a hell of an impact on me with everything going on in this chaotic college life style of everyone telling me what i should be. "i am me" (fantasy is what they want reality is what they need) love and peace:james

Steve Voorhees March 17, 2009 at 7:14 PM Miss Lena...this is how everyone should feel and be...I love it. Being uninhibited and comfortable in your own skin is such a beautiful thing--great writing darlin!! Thank you SO much for the compliment on "Greatness Calls"...I am beyond flattered and greatful of your praise...again Thank you!! Right on, Write On!! Steve