“It’s stupid”, said pride, <br />“It’s pointless”, said reason. <br />“Too risky”, said experience. <br />“To do this is treason”. <br /> <br />Now why do these words, <br />Ever threaten our brain. <br />When originality hits us, <br />As hard as a train. <br />And When did uniqueness, <br />Become such a sin. <br />Though we all feel it; clawing and scratching, <br />To get out, from within. <br />So do you know what to say.. <br /> <br />Say screw it! <br />Screw conformity, screw society as a whole. <br />Though your heart should stay kind, <br />Screw playing your role. <br />Stick with your friends, <br />And those who you trust. <br />And leave everyone else, <br />Eating your dust. <br /> <br />Cause’ if there’s anything, <br />You will learn in this life. <br />It’s that trying to be something you’re not, <br />Will only bring strife. <br />So just be yourself, <br />And don’t let others see. <br />What your heart looks at, <br />So differently. <br />Because in the end.. <br /> <br />This is your life, <br />And you get one chance. <br />So live it right, <br />And make your stance. <br />-JS<br /><br />John Salome<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/make-your-stance/
