This moving poem is by a young blogosphere friend of mine in the Philippines.
Come, let me take a good look at you
Take off your skin, tear off your mask
Look, your colors are more vibrant with your own shades of black
So come, show me your madness, your flaws
Show me something you are ashamed of
Show me the things you have been hiding
Rip yourself open, so raw, so honest
Come, unclench your fists
Dance, sing your heart out
Scream, shout your foulest words
Break down, cry, be happy
Be weak, be mean, be strong
Be angry, be soft
Break free, lose yourself
Find yourself, be yourself
Show me yourself
Show me,
The person you wish you are
The person underneath
The person you wish you’re not
Show me,
Who are you at this very moment?
Come, flaunt your imperfections
You will be admired
Because how I wish,
How I wish
How I wish
How I really wish
I have the…
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Indeed. We all put on facades to hide away our true self. Our only hope is that people can accept others the way they are and not judge. Then more will be forthcoming and share their real self.
In today’s highly politically correct societies, frank and honest opinions are oftentimes hard to obtain. You are boxed into a category because of what you say – as if that opinion or belief cannot change with time. Sometimes we feel its such an unforgiving world!
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