I have to live with myself, and so
I want to be fit for myself to know
I want to be able as days go by
Always to look myself straight in the eye
I don't want to stand with the setting sun
And hate myself for the things I have done
I don't want to keep on a closet shelf
A lot of secrets about myself
I don't want to fool myself as I come and go
Into thinking that nobody else will know
I don't want to hide behind blinded eyes
I do not wish to live a lie
I want to go out with my head erect
I want to deserve other people's respect
Here in the struggle for fame and pelf
I want to be able to like myself
I don't want to think as I come and go
That I'm bluster and bluff and empty show
I never can hide myself from me
I see what others may never see
I know what others may never know
I never can fool myself - - And so
Whatever happens, I want to be
Self-respecting and conscience free.
Finding myself was the first key
For I can be no one else you see
Accepting myself has set me free
To be the woman I am meant to be.
I have this one copyrighted.
Thank You for dropping by.
~Renee'