Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

Just Saying

To say that I don't give a darn about your opinion 
or what you say is a big fat lie.
I am human. I want you to think well of me.
With that being said, I will not let what you say
good or bad, rub me the wrong way.
I spent a lot of years letting folk dictate my life.
I was a doormat, and folk walked all over me
continuously.
Until I realized that the only opinion that really 
mattered was the one that I felt about myself.
Think about it; we are with ourselves the most, even
when are in a room full of people.
So like me or hate me, I shall be ok.

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Jennifer Proxenos May 14, 2022 at 5:36 AM The only way to be in a world like we are in today - steadfast and a little cheeky. Well said Alexis. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Bill Baker May 10, 2022 at 2:51 PM Well put, my friend, Alexis. Someone doesn't like you; they are the problem. Thanks for letting us know where you are in your life. I like people that tell it like it is. Hugs, Bill

Judy Ball May 9, 2022 at 9:21 PM Oh Well Said My Friend! I like to say when someone says they don't like me, "That's okay. I have lived my whole life without that person in my life and done well. I figure I can get along without them a while longer." The Bible tells us that as long as God is pleased with us we have nothing and no one else to worry about. So I try to please Him and as long as He is happy so am I. Good stuff. Love it. God Bless, JB

Andrea Dietrich May 9, 2022 at 6:01 PM I really like this, you TELL 'em, lady!!

Michelle Faulkner May 9, 2022 at 5:21 PM So true, we are with ourselves the most, very insightful, Alexis~

Vijay Pandit May 9, 2022 at 1:22 PM You are so right my friend. Well said, Alexis.

Kim Rodrigues May 9, 2022 at 12:02 PM Hugs ~

Jan Allison May 9, 2022 at 11:51 AM BRAVO I applaud you Alexis :-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta May 9, 2022 at 11:21 AM Most people careen through life, bouncing from one snag to the next, with only self to blame for their misfortunes. After meeting one's quota, one's attitude may change to, "Ha ha! You missed me!" Aloha!

Victor Buhagiar May 9, 2022 at 9:36 AM It's a great attitude. So long as you are right, move on.