If I won't be myself, who will?

 I hate to pretend to be good,

I may speak my mind and sound rude....


I know not how to sugar quote words,

I may not blend in with any herds....


You won't like me for my actions,

You wouldn't appreciate my intentions,

But I won't keep explaining myself each time,

I don't need to submit evidences when haven't committed the crime.....


I will accept your suggestions with good heart,

I will adjust or even restart,

Only if I feel the validity,

Only if I feel the necessity.....


Just because you say so, I won't change,

Paying heed to all the demands, strange,

Why should I get over stressed?

Contemplating what others think, making my life messed!


I'm ready to endure the pain,

But won't struggle in vain....


There's always scope of improvement,

I agree and set prepared for experiment,

Metamorphosis is part of life, I concur,

But I should have the freedom to differ....







I would love, I would sacrifice,

If I falter, I would pay the price,

But that doesn't mean I would flee the coop,

Or quit trying and droop.....


I want to be understood,

I want to put forth my best foot,

Would love to receive,

A hug or atleast a word of appreciation,

A pat on the shoulder or a humble congratulation!


Even if I fail,

I won't break, feel frail,

I want to be heard, not told,

I don't want to be pushed away, but gently held....


I want to be myself, not to emulate,

Be it niche, but my own world to create....


I want them to value me equal,

Not required to be majestic or regal....


Following random trails, not getting anywhere,

I would shun strolling and be still elsewhere....


As I am, I feel blessed,

And that is enough, at my behest,

Feeling empowered in being me,

Scrubbing dejection to embrace the glee!




AUTHOR'S NOTE: It takes nothing to join the crowd. It takes everything to stand alone! ~ Hans F Hansen.

Be yourself!

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