I See Clearly Now.
I stopped disturbing my head years ago about what people think
I reflect on my actions mostly and I let things sink
Now, say all you want, I know the truth so I won't even blink
I am my critic so my actions and thought processes I always link
Like a writer with a thought process that flows through the ink
I weigh my actions better now so I would have a rethink
When you don't dance to their tunes they say you need a shrink
When they want to emotionally make you do things, they give a wink
When you don't give in to their demands, once, they say you stink
Humans can be selfish so do what's best for yourself and have a drink
Everyone would always have an opinion like seeing a man wear an outfit with pink
I'm no longer bothered with unnecessary opinions
As long as my heart, my words and deeds are in sync
Gone are the days I would feel bad for staying true to myself
For not being at the mercy of what others think
My opinion matters and I don't have to live by your rules
As long as my conscience is clear enough to sleep at night
And I didn't cheat you, hurt you or sabotage you in any way, I am good
Everyone would always spin the story the way they look good
They want to paint you bad to excuse their selfishness and greed
Cheers.
Gingered Up! ❣️
Wow! I'm fighting so hard right now to get to this place...
I'm much closer than I have ever been before heheh But still have a long way to go! I'm still a bit trapped in this emotional link you so beautifully described. But your poem got me interested to know more about how you got to this inner peace 😊.
The first step is to know you are closer and I like the fact that you recognized the effort you are making. What got me this inner peace and to this place is knowing when people talk, it's never about me but about their insecurities, their selfishness and ability to manipulate. Once I got a wind of that, I just knew I had to watch out for myself and stop dancing to every tune. Someone said that humans are fueled with drama but we have a choice to attend the concert or not.
I am happy to have you here and your honesty too. Thank you.
Wisdom right there! 🙏 you are absolutely right 💯! Baby steps, I'm getting there 🤗
I guess we as individuals tend to think like the world spins around us and once we realise it, the drama stops heheheh
Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏
I feel privileged to have to learn from this. Yes, we want the world to revolve around us and stop just to take notice. Baby steps... you will get there. Celebrate each little steps, it helps too.
I gave up trying to please people many years ago too when I saw how selfish and greedy people can be. It's every man for himself. I do what's best for me because that's what everyone else should do too.
Selfish and greedy, that is accurate. Humans would always shock us with their actions.
It's the human way.
What a powerful poem, I love it friend, in the end the opinion are of the people, but life is of one, people can not impose on society what to do, a great writing friend indeed, thanks for sharing.
Yes, my friend and I am happy you understand it better. Thanks a lot.