Inspirational Poem

Poem About Resisting Conformity

The pressure to conform in our society is high, and it only drains people of their peace and strength. I've found true happiness in loving myself the way I am. (I do not bother about what people say as long as my Christian values are satisfied.) Do you dare to be different? This poem is for you.

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This poem speaks to me because I used to have a hard time accepting who I am. This is one of the deepest poems I've read yet. But now I've finally accepted who I am. Thanks for the inspiration.

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Published by Family Friend Poems January 2018 with permission of the Author.

Because I know who I am,
I'm at ease and free.
I can't be like others,
And they can't be me.

I've got fading scars,
An unusual physique,
But it all works together
To make me unique.

I've got hidden strengths,
Some obvious flaws.
Still I am who I am,
For better, for worse.

I don't have to blend in;
I won't live a lie.
I can't please everyone;
I won't even try.

Some call me proud;
Others stare at me in alarm.
But I'm not one to bother,
Because I know who I am.

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  • Thomas by Thomas
  • 4 years ago

I really enjoyed that poem because it is very touching to the heart.

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  • Omadang Yowasi by Omadang Yowasi
  • 4 years ago

This poem touched my heart badly. Comparisons in life are so dangerous. We ought to live our lives like we are the only ones living.

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  • Santhakumary.P.R. by Santhakumary.P.R.
  • 4 years ago

A truly inspirational poem. It will surely wipe off the inferiority complex of the readers.

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  • Larry D. Jamison by Larry D. Jamison
  • 4 years ago

This poem speaks to me because I used to have a hard time accepting who I am. This is one of the deepest poems I've read yet. But now I've finally accepted who I am. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  • Debbie Weiss by Debbie Weiss
  • 4 years ago

I was extremely touched and I felt deeply touched by how the author spoke. The words are me and so many others in this world. Thank you for sharing.

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  • Peter Peace Mfon by Peter Peace Mfon
  • 6 years ago

This is a life changing piece. It reminds me of the words of the great Socrates, "Man know thyself." I must say, I'm so lifted!

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  • Charlene Carlies by Charlene Carlies
  • 6 years ago

I absolutely love this poem! It's so beautiful and puts into words exactly how I'm feeling currently. Society can put so much pressure on us to be different people, but never be afraid to just be yourself!

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  • Muhammad Noh Bin Rozali by Muhammad Noh Bin Rozali
  • 6 years ago

Wow, it inspired me to be myself. I always stressed out thinking about others' perceptions of me. I thank the Almighty God, for created me as I should be in this life. Praise be to Him.

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  • Lyons Tee by Lyons Tee, 8310 Heidi Lane apt 122, 25
  • 6 years ago

I love this poem so much because this is exactly how I feel!

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