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I would rather be me

October 11, 2012
By JordyRae BRONZE, Yelm, Washington
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If we deny the love that is given to us, if we refuse to love for fear of pain or loss, then our lives will be empty, our loss Greater.

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I would rather be me,
Than a preppy queen bee.
I would rather be weird,
Than to be someone feared.
I would rather be smart,
Than to have a bitter heart.
I would rather be real,
Than have to fake to feel.
I would rather be real,
Than to have to fake to feel.
I would rather be me,
Don't you see?
I just want to be me,
And that's who I will be.

© Becca W., Greenbrae, CA

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This is for all the people who stayed true to themselves and never let anybody change them.
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