Self Prayer 8

This poem has two eight line stanzas with eight syllables in each line.

I pledge alligiance to myself

to always try to be myself.

Not what someone thinks I should be

and not what others want to see.

I vow to respect all others

All are my sisters and brothers,

so I will try to understand

and if they need me lend a hand.

 

I won't try to lead them astray

for they will go their path their way.

I can try to open their eyes

but not because I am more wise.

Seeing things from another view

can sometimes show someone the new.

Paths can go in all direction

in the end it's All perfection.

 

M.J.S.

Reviews

[J. Hampton]

An impressive accomplishment with an equally impressive message.

I don't do form well...
this is pure wisdom...in simplicity ...we make the answers too complicated.
Nowhere does it appear you tried to hard to force the ryhme or meter.

Well done !
blessssssssssss

[Carole]

Wow, this reads just like a pledge. Very nicely done. I think you accomplished what you wanted to. I especially like the fact that this has a very good personal meaning to you. My favorite part is the first:
I pledge alligiance to myself

to always try to be myself.

Not what someone thinks I should be

and not what others want to see.

I vow to respect all others

All are my sisters and brothers,

so I will try to understand

and if they need me lend a hand.

Very well done. :-)