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Don't Pretend

I'm not gonna try
I'm not gonna pretend
To be a different person than
Who I Am
   
   I don't wanna be a stereotype
   I don't wanna be a cliche'
   I wanna be who I am
   Without being all the same

I like what I like
I do what I do
I say what I say
But don't mean to offend you

   Lets all be original
   Lets not be so fake
   Don't put on some stupid act
   Just so they won't hate

I'm not gonna try
I'm not gonna pretend
To be a different person than
WHO I AM



Author notes

OK I think it sounded better before I posted it. Oh well let me know what you think. This like the first thing I've posted in forever. Luv Ya
Written October 10th, 2003

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  • JustEm
    May 14, 2004
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    amen, everyone should just be themselves. i have changed to try to make someone happy and that was the worst thing that i ever did. so when i tried to be myself he only turned away. but anywayz.....you have a great message!! keep up the good work. keep writing.
    cyndi

  • asian-tequila
    March 13, 2004
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    10/10

    Hey I know Sara! (above me) I agree with her. That is a great write. You shouldn't ever think you have to pretend that you're someone else because that's not just lying to yourself, it's lying to others. It's hard to be someone else. It's easier to be yourself. So wouldn't it just be easier to just be yourself and not have to worry about screwing up the act you're putting up just to impress somebody else who's only interested in you because you act how they want you to act?

  • bad kity
    February 7, 2004
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    Ok, that was kick ass! I love it. Very good write!

    -Sara-


  • Morning View
    October 19, 2003
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    Wow!! I didn't know that you still wrote poetry!! I was just like"..lalala..Ooh! Dez has a poem!" Lol..but this was so good. More power to you, girl! I really like the way that you stand up for yourself. Great write..write more often..and tell me when you do next time!


  • Honesty Abounds
    October 19, 2003
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    Dear oddchic~

    I really liked this and you're right...nobody should ever try to change you or even try. Your words are full of emotion. This should be saidreadtold to many many of those that are too stubborn to learn from their mistakes. What a great write! Thank you so much for sharing



    Always an ^j^Honesty*

  • forget-me-not
    October 18, 2003
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    Dezi!!!
    I Loved it!!!
    If only people would take the advice...
    BE YOURSELF!!!

    Liena

    I LOVE BRYAN


  • xbeautifulmessx
    October 10, 2003
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    right on! I love it. Good poem. Good meaning with it. I agree totally, its something society struggles with way too much. Keep up the good work.


  • October 10, 2003
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    Truth and Beauty!

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