Alias

We put on aliases 
Every day when we
Try and pretend
We aren't who we
Truly are inside

We give up a piece of
Ourselves each time we
Try and change ourselves
To fit someone else's mold
Or to fit in to the daily
Grind trying to fit in
And not be noticed

Sometimes it can seem
Easier to just go along
With the flow and
Never challenge your
Part or your alias
And the mask you
Put on everyday
To hide the true you

Ultimately it is better
To be yourself and to
Let go of everything
That tells you it is not
Ok just to be you

You are perfect just
The way you are
Every one has their
Own purpose and
Their own personal
Identity that wants 
To shine through

Its when you let
Go of these aliases
And you start being
Yourself that you can
Be free of the trappings
Of the world and begin
To live life freely without
Any boxes or restrictions
To keep you from soaring
Free of the boxes and the
Aliases that control and
Restrict us in the long run

Reviews

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Be yourself = being happy. A gentle style - warmly appreciated here.

[Ahmad Cox]

Yep. We all have to be able to love ourselves to share love with others

[MandaBear]

Amazing as always =)

[Ahmad Cox]

I love your president poems.

[MandaBear]

Thanks. I love your poems!

[Frieda P]

Yes very restricting, alas we wear masks because people don't really want to see the true essence sometimes. Another great read Ahmad. Hey, I thought you started school today!

[Ahmad Cox]

It doesn't start until 10:00 a here

[beautiful dreamer]

your poems are so uplifting ahmad

[Ahmad Cox]

Thank you. I truly try to write from my heart but more importantly I like to know that my poetry has a healing or positive affect on people as well.

[Annabelle Lee]

Great poece

[Ahmad Cox]

Thank you. I had a feeling you might be able to appreciate the deeper meaning.