Be yourself

Be yourself

She paints a picture of the real me.

I know in my heart that she truly believes.

She tells me stories that I always forget,

But neither of us mind that fact,

Because it means she gets to tell them all over again, I guess.

She tells my story to those who care.

She sings my praises, even when I am not there.

I would tell her story, but it is not mine to speak, or write.

She has always been there for me, so I will respect her copyright.

She is not a writer, nor does she have a poet mind.

She works to pay the bills and she leads a completely different life.

She held my hand and I felt safe,

As we walked on stepping stones over the stream;

She still watches over me, always, as I dash her hopeful dreams.

They all went up in smoke;

But I’m no gambler or criminal.

I’m just a humane being and my glass is never half full,

So I can only ever let you down;

I try to be a star, but I am still underground.

I have lived my story; it is mine to tell,

But I have no need to explain why I never seem to help myself;

Because she truly knows me and still she keeps the faith.

I hope and believe that she knows one day,

I’m going to change my ways.

This is my story; this is the tale I tell.

I have no diary musings, except the poetry; oh well.

With understanding, you will see my soul

And when I leave you all behind without me,

I hope that you know that I could only ever ‘Be yourself.’

If I write things that make you think,

I hope you know your love has only ever helped me to be.

She is at the window, the kitchen sink.

She can see me walking towards her house

And she can’t help but be welcoming.

That’s what I love about her;

For all she does,

Because without her I could never believe one day I will find true love.

She said be faithful and love will come.

I’m getting older now and I am still here unloved,

But I will promise, to maybe, one day,

Show her the love which I have found;

The love that takes my pain away.

Your understanding; it is your own,

But this is my story and its meaning has no need to be told.

I hope you forgive me, but this is mine.

I would give it all away,

But then how would I justify?

You see this is worthless, but priceless to me,

Because when I find myself in love one day,

I will, at last, find…my…peace…

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