Never Change

Some time ago, when you were small

I tried to show  you how to be

But you looked at me and smiled and said

‘I just want to be like me’.

 

What judicious words, from one so small

It stilled me to my core

And from then on there you were just you

And I questioned it no more.

 

When others laughed  and others stared

You walked off from the crowd

You sympathised, you loved and cared

You spoke your thoughts out loud.

 

When people mocked, when people eyed

You held your head up high

When they told you to be different

You always questioned why.

 

So if some one asks, a mate perhaps

To change your point of view

You are perfect just the way you are

Please always be like you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Lamoureux Avatar
February 22, 2016 at 9:53 AM
This has a Dr. Suess quality, I love it!
A. Sharma Avatar
February 22, 2016 at 4:10 AM
Superb take on the theme n wonderful write n win.. big congrats Hayley.
Davey Avatar
February 22, 2016 at 3:07 AM
Great job Hayley and congrats on your win
Gentry Avatar
February 22, 2016 at 12:16 AM
Congratulations on your win!
A   Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 10:05 PM
Hi Hayley, congrats on your "NEVER - ALWAYS - SOMETIMES" win. ~LINDA~
Lawless Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 10:02 PM
Hayley, I love you take on the theme, simple rhyme and smooth meter with a wonderful message. Thanks for entering the contest.
Garland Avatar
February 22, 2016 at 1:15 AM
Thank you!
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