True North

 

We often sublimate ourselves

to conform and meet the

expectations of others

We aim to please but seldom ourselves

always others

Life can be spent in such a charade

which brings damage and no joy

We must enter into our inner selves

to face reality and come to

accept the truth of our identity

to do so with courage

The real me and the real you

No beating about the bush

Acceptance, toleration or rejection

are unimportant

We should not aim to please

but to live a life of honesty and integrity

The alternative lies in a multitude

of addictions and escapes

to our ultimate downfall

We are who we are

and should proclaim it

Good souls and kindred spirits

will gravitate to us

Yea, even God will come and

make His home with us

The regrets of old age are the

scourge of youthful denial

Stand up now and be counted

Honesty is the best policy

The truth will set you free

so today enable yourself to be

who you were intended to be

Nothing more and nothing less

will do