Instead Of

By: Andrea Wallace

Why do we strive for perfection

When we could be striving for succes

Instead of looking at your self in the mirror and frowning at your flaws

Determine your perfections and smile at them

Instead of sitting in the back of the classroom with nothing to say

Stand up in front of the class and show them you

Instead of worrying about your outfit or your hair

Be proud of it

Instead of walking through the doors looking down at your shoes

Walk through the doors head high and shoulders back

Instead of staying inside when everyone else is having fun in the snow

Go outside and enjoy the beautiful white miracle

Instead of hating your self

Love your self

Instead of hiding from everyone

Show everyone who you really are

Instead of being someone you’re not

Be who you are

Instead of having the friends who treat you like nothing

Have friends who will make you smile when you’re having a bad day

Instead of being depressed

Smile

Instead of trying to be skinny

Try to be you

Instead of going on a diet

Eat what you love

Instead of trying to be perfect

Be you

Instead of  not eating at dinner

Eat the delicious home meal from your mom, that someday you will no longer have

Instead of hiding at dinner afraid of your family judging you

Spend time with your family during the wonderful time

Instead of telling your mom that you’re not hungry

Tell her how you would love another one of her delicious meals

Instead of  wanting to be perfect

Be you.

Category: Poetry