You Be You, I'Ll Be Me

I can't be who you want me to be
I've spent my life being who I am
This city life ain't for me
I'm a country boy and a simple man

I don't want to ride in a fancy car
Let's drive my pick up for awhile
A suit and tie just ain't me
Camouflage is more my style

I can't live in a penthouse suite
I like my cabin in the woods
You can keep your concrete streets
I'd drive all dirt roads if I could

It seems that we have different dreams
Of what the perfect life should be
I guess we should go our separate ways
You be you and I'll be me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Nicole Avatar
November 19, 2018 at 3:23 PM
Sometimes, the saying of opposites attract holds truth. However- not always the case. Different is good. Being yourself. I am not a city girl, so I can relate to the country moments you express here. Always be You!! It sounds like you are. :) Brandy
Gauthier Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 7:35 AM
Beautiful poem, Kevin. Love it. A FAVE.
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