Saturday, September 13, 2014

My Way

I'm not looking
for another
beginning
I'm not looking 
for the ending
I'm just
traveling
the only way
I know how
I've made it
this far
And nothing is going
to keep me
from following
my heart
no matter who
you are
You can take
a good long look
at me
But you can keep
your opinions
to yourself
about what it is
you see
I know I'm not
a millionaire 
but judging someone
by their monetary worth
just isn't fair
I may not live
the way you do
Just remember
that I'm me
and nothing you say
will turn me
into you

-September 2014

16 comments:

  1. The beginning is nice and I like the attitude.. :)

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    1. Well thank you, Sumana :) I'll be by to see you soon!

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  2. To judge someone by their monetary worth you may do in a shop.. but never among humans..

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    1. Wouldn't that be nice if it were true? Good to see you for another visit. I'll be making my rounds over the next few days :)

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    1. Thank you for coming by and leaving a comment! I'll make my way to you shortly :)

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  4. So true, we all have to just be ourselves...and allow no one to change them into a clone of themselves. Everyone has to walk their own path as they see wish to.

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    1. Good to see you, Mary! I've been trying to leave a comment on poetry pantry, but it keeps disappearing for some reason. I'll be making the rounds over the next few days :) Thanks for making another visit!

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  5. Oh this feels like there is a story here--lovely write

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    1. There usually is ;) Thanks for stopping by! I'll make my way to see you soon :)

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  6. oh yes, just be yourself.
    a lovely poem & a wonderful message. :)

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  7. Strength to fight the commercialization of self. Very well written.

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  8. Torie,

    I love the sheer confidence in this poem. One must be true to oneself, and make the journey with which you can be happiest...Freedom and free will!!!

    Eileen

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    1. Thank you so much, Eileen :) Thanks for stopping by for a visit, too!

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