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Never Change Yourself

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you someone else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson



            You are you! Never change yourself; there's no need
           
          Not even your flaws, my friend. Never change your ways
              
              The stain in your personality stays the way it stays

Even if you scrub it with soap and wire brush, until your fingers bleed!



Writing Challenge 2, August 2019 - Enclosed Rhyme - Poetry Contest. 
Sponsored by: Dear Heart (Winner: 1st Place)
Date written and submitted: 08/17/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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La France Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 9:47 AM
Edward, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this inspiring Enclosed Rhyme, I loved the quote and your words, well you wrote what I truly believe, which is... take me as I am with all my flaws, do not try to change me for I am beautiful just the way I am...
Ibeh Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 1:35 PM
Thank you very much for my placement, Constance:-) So glad you loved the quote and poem!
Gondolf Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 7:37 AM
Wise thoughts indeed, Edward, congrats on your win. John
Ibeh Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 1:36 PM
Thank you, John:-)
Adams Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 5:21 AM
Beautiful write... congrats on your win :)
Ibeh Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 6:25 AM
Thank you, Sandra:-) Congrats to you as well!
Roper Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 11:28 PM
I love this verse... a fav. Congratulations my friend. Hugs Eve
Ibeh Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 6:24 AM
Thank you very much, Eve:-) I appreciate the fav!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 6:52 PM
Being content with oneself sets an example for all to follow. Beautiful Edward. Congratulations on your wonderful first place win! xxoo
Ibeh Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 7:25 PM
Thank you so much, Connie:-)
Onclaud Avatar
August 17, 2019 at 3:12 PM
i agree, remarkable write on self- esteem,edward... we are enough!...huggs
Ibeh Avatar
August 17, 2019 at 3:23 PM
So true, Nette:-) Thanks for the lovely visit!
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