Only My Story ~ Part I

Had I listened to me
only to me
my story might have been
told a bit differently

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Speak only this way
only this way
to become a pleasing child
always on display

Hold your head up with pride
only with pride
showing the world you are pure
with nothing to hide

Walk softly with grace
only with grace
being agreeable to all by
remembering your place

Accept life with humility
only with humility
receiving all you wish for
if you never disagree

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Failing inevitably in time
only in time
imperfection ruling reality
defining my crime

Now I listen to me
only to me
reclaiming those years
somewhat defiantly

Lora Frikken ~ 4-12-04