And yet it might as well
Have been a letter from a stranger
Because I didn’t recognize you
In the words that filled the page
In the stories you shared
In the emotions you conveyed
Where is the you I know
The person who was always honest
And didn’t have to make up stories
To please others around him
Who didn’t have to pretend
To be someone he is not
What happened to you
That you have the need
To spin a web of lies
To impress others around you
To feel good about yourself
You are who you are
Embrace it
Own it
Celebrate it
Amazing
Charming
Immensely talented
You are beautiful
Inside and out
You are YOU!
Written January 26, 2018
© 2018 by Lena Kovadlo. Use with permission only.
Sadly, many people change to please and impress others at the loss of their own character. Well done, Lena.
ReplyDeleteLena this poem reminds me of wearing false faces - many do change and "we" don't know that person at all - great, enjoyed!!
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