Self Acceptance

Self Acceptance A Julius C. Lightfoot III Poem When you look into the mirror who do you see looking back at you? Do you like who see? Does the sight of this person confuse you because you know nothing about them? Does looking at this person infuriate you due to the fact that they did something so wrong that you can’t find it in your heart to forgive them? Do you say you love this person but don’t even know what really makes them happy? Is the person you are looking at so neglected by you that you hardly take time to do things for just them big or small? Are you ashamed of who you see? Do you lie to them so you feel better? Do you try to change this person so that way you can fit in with others? Who are you? It might sound like a simple question answered with a name, but it’s much more than that In Fact it is everything your world is based upon keeping it intact Don’t take what I say the wrong way now I want you to think of the way you see yourself and if you accept who you are Acceptance is Love So do you really accept yourself Or do you put on a mask and persona to be like everyone else Inturn putting who you really are on the shelf for when you get back home in the privacy of your four walls that block the eyes of others from seeing who you really are Shame and Embarrassment is what you shouldn’t feel when you’re around others or even alone by yourself You are one of a kind God made you like no one else So start acting like it! Voice your opinion Step out of the cell that society put you in and mold the Iron bars of self consciousness, fear, and self criticism Into a force of Love, Peace, and A knowing of you that sets a fire to achieve what you know in your heart God has called you to do Leave the Ifs and Buts behind you They are making it impossible for greatness to find you If others don’t agree then thats okay Live your life, walk your journey, find your way If you like what might not be cool to the status quo Offset that quo with what you know Make your unique mark on the world while you still have time Try not to get caught up in what is here today and gone tomorrow Life is something that you can not borrow Material possession will be forgotten But Memories made are timeless Like the words in a song Accept who you are So you allow others to get close to you Accept who you are So you can have a love that is true When you know everything about yourself You can allow others to know you Love who you are So like a child you will be open to others Love who you are it is indeed infectious When you look into the mirror who do you see? Do you accept that person? Is it someone who you are proud to be?