DIFFERENT
When “friends” make fun: “You’re not like us!”
And blurt: “Old-fashioned! Prude!”
Because your dress hangs past the knee
“It shows us you’re square, dude!”
When they comment about your weight
And how you need to lose;
Do they say things about your folks?
With words do they abuse?
Try not to let this bother you
I know, it might be hard
Some do not think before they speak
They’ll catch you off your guard
Remember! You’re a child of God
And you are of great worth
No matter what the people say
You are of noble birth
Hold high your head, and keep your smile
This way, you will avert
The sticks and stones, the broken bones
Their words will never hurt
The key is: Maintain self-control
You be the one to act
Don’t let their thoughtless words of scorn
Provoke you to re-act
A soft answer turns a-way wrath
King Sol-o-mon once said
It’s better that you bite your tongue
And show how well you’re bred
Don’t be concerned with getting back
You need to learn to bear
With all the trials and rude remarks;
Just say a little prayer
And ask forgiveness for each one
Who tries to do you in
They will be judged for what they say
And you, for what you’ve been!
c aaron