Don’t tell.
Don’t forget to tell them who you used to be.
Don’t mention how or why you failed
Tell them all in detail how you came to be
Tell them how you survived the storm and lived to tell the tale.
Don’t forget to tell them about the battles you have won.
Better not to dwell upon your fears.
Lead them to believe that it’s all been harmless fun.
Don’t let them see the anguish and the tears.
Don’t forget to tell them who you could have been.
Exaggerate the good times from your youth.
Show them how you rolled the punches.
Make your fiction better than the truth
Tell them about the times you gained the upper hand .
When the odds stacked against you were unfair.
Give them just a hint about the mountains you have climbed.
Never let them think you really care.
Don’t you ever tell them you’ve been lonely
For fear that they may think that you are weak.
Convince them that you’ve got it all in hand and in control.
Confidence whenever called to speak.
Tell them you’re an independent thinker.
Not afraid to show them what you’ve learned.
Always be the victor in your version of the fight.
Tell them how the odds against you turned.
Ensure they understand that you’re not like other men.
You’re bolder and your spirit is of fire.
Never let them see below your surface layer.
Don’t let them discover you’re a liar.