Cherish forever what makes you unique,
'cuz you're really a yawn if it goes.
Bette Midler
My father always advised me to blend in
You know... wear black and stay close to the ground
He was constantly frustrated with my inability to follow his advice
When I was a teenager,
I sang in bands
Spoke my mind
And did my share of rabble rousing
There were parts of me that were just
me
and they needed to get out and get some air
The nuns called me an "instigator"
and prayed for me quite a bit
I appreciated the prayers,
But I saw myself more as a voice
for freedom of expression
Some things never change
So here I am
and so are you
Not a yawn
and every inch the bright bits and pieces
we have put together over the years
and that's poetiquejustis
