You are yourself not someone else <br />Do not decry, dare not deny <br />When asked or told you’re something less <br />Stand proud and say, I’m me. <br />You cannot be what you’re not, <br />No matter what your background <br /> Don’t be afraid of truths <br />Do not give way to higher claims <br />Stand tall and look them in the eye <br />Do not cringe at parents’ flaws <br />But respect the lot you have <br />Thank them for the gift of life <br />And pity those who put you down.<br /><br />PAUL COLVIN<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/self-pride-2/
