The POEM i GROW UP with
INDEPENDENCE
By Diane
Reach for the heavens
And catch hold of a star
Be true to yourself
And know who you are
Go your own way
Don’t follow the crowd
Hold your head high
Stand tall and be proud
Fight for your right
And believe in your dreams
Because nothing in life is exactly as
it seems
Some people will tell you
What is false and what is true
But only you know what is best for
you
So decide for yourself
Then stand by your choice
Disregard the opinions that other
will voice
Some people are smart and have wise
things to say
But it’s your own heart and mind
That shows your way
Above is the poem I grew up
with. The poem that gives me inspiration that the only one I have to count on,
besides God, is me. The poem that teaches me that I am responsible to myself.
The poem that shows me that loving me is the first priority.
