Today's Poem

Be Yourself

Who are we if not ourselves
We're not like toys upon the shelves
Our thoughts and dreams mean more by far
So be yourself, it's who you are

The world will try to change you fast
And many agents work to cast
You have the chance to say 'no way'
You see the game but will not play

And then when left outside the door
You're wondering what life holds in store
Another chance for them to strike
For boredom is just what they like

So be on guard, for all is real
You must discern each glittering deal
The tricks are endless as the days
And rest assured they've devious ways

Yet none of this should make you cry
It's one more chance to say goodbye
To all those things which daily fight
Your one true self you must ignite

(c) Simon J. Halliday 2013
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