Do not be Different

Do not be Different

A Poem by Morgan Bland
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Do not be different for the sense of feeling unique.

Do not be different for a sense of superiority.

Be different for the sake of humanity,

Not for people.

Be different for the pursuit of truth,

Not for correctness.

Do not be different to make a change, light a fire

For fires in their warmth can also be on-bringers of death.

That is not to say don’t be dangerous

For being different drags its persecutors behind it wherever it travels.

Be different to seed hope, replenish love, & harvest understanding.

Uniqueness, so often used, an excuse to need protection

Instead, should be, an exclamation, protection for someone else.

Do not be rain in a desert, nor flame in a deep cavern

For the rain, though shortly remembered, will soon be forgotten & all will be dry once more

The flame, the same, shall also soon extinguish

Be different, not simply to make an impact, but to preserve human compassion

Be a deep well, full of understanding

A hoard of fire-flies, willing to carry hope, multiple directions

For uniqueness without pure purpose is but difference in indifference.

© 2018 Morgan Bland


Author's Note

Morgan Bland
I debated for a while whether or not to switch humanity & people near the top of the poem. I eventually decided to leave it as it is. This is because I feel so often, individuals change themselves to be more desirable towards specific people. Instead we should shape ourselves to be simply that: ourselves, while keeping in mind a goal to make a positive impact on society as a whole (humanity).

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You have conveyed a very enlightening message. I really like your thoughts.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Morgan Bland

6 Years Ago

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I'm glad you liked it.
Najam Us Saher

6 Years Ago

You're welcome.
We are to celebrate the differences. We struggle by nature to accept differences.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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