Truth vs. Lies
what’s of the truth
and what is told from lies?
at first, it was clear
but now, every truth is hidden in a disguise
people say i’m pretty
they tell me i’m kind
but what if that is just something they say
to keep some peace in their mind
pride fills your body
when you praise someone else
so is that why they are saying this?
to only help themself?
however, people also say i’m smart
and i know this
for i have done well in school
and i make sure to follow all the rules
but if i know this to be the truth
then what are the lies?
perhaps i only label this as truth
because i can see it in myself
my pretty-ness is absent to me
but my smartness is known
i have let people tell me who i am
all based on which me they were shown
some people will hate your guts
never for a reason
just because they perceive you differently
some people will think you are the best
and those are the people
who will be on your side
maybe all along
in order to see my truths
i just need to speak of the uncertainties
as if they are facts
i am beautiful
and i am kind
i will nurture my soul
and then i will find people
who have a similar mind
silly me
i was basing who i was on what others thought
when in reality the only me is who i choose to be
people can’t tell you who you are
only you can do that
people are only able to tell you
who they think you are
and views vary from person to person
but in the end
you will know who you really are
so don’t let people’s opinions keep you tied
from being the best you
and living your best life
E.J.M. is a poet/writer who loves putting her soul into her poems. What inspired her to share her work with the world was the hope that her words could help people as much as they helped her. She has always loved leading since she was young. Now, she is writing various books and is excited to have people read them.
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