I like myself
And my hard head
The things I've not accomplished yet
I like myself and my lack thereof
Nonetheless I'm worthy of love.
The habits I have yet to break
The smiles I have yet to fake
Adversity I've yet to overcome
I like me because I am someone.
The messes I've not cleaned up yet
All the appointments I forget
The disappointment I've created
Renders me only human, not hated.
I like me for its my calling
To love myself even when I'm falling
Love is a commandment to
Include eveyone, including you.
You are allowed to fall apart
But never ever deny your heart
I like myself because I am
I like myself and I'll say it again
When I've failed when I'm lost
I like myself at any cost
I will not join the opinion of
Those who deem me unworthy of love
I have better songs to sing
Promise has given me a ring
I am crowned with righteousness
Simply because it exists.
A product of the uncertainties of life
Disheveled but will be alright
I stand tall even when I slump
I'm regal, for I am someone.
I like that when I am a mess
I still am completely blessed.
Not a product from past mistakes
I'm a warrior, was born that way.
I like myself and all I'm not
I like myself when I'm all I've got
This world can put my on a stage
Tell me how to act my age
Advice is not always sage
Every fad is just a phase.
I like me just the way
I am on any given day
I will stand tall knowing I
 am accepted without even trying
You are loved and you should too
Love yourself, be amazingly you.

How to

There is no how to
On teaching children well
Will they grow up to be successful?
Nobody can tell
No real formula for raising children right
I am not a parent
But perhaps can shed some light.
Be there
Be present even if silent
And unsure what to say
Being there is always helpful
So be there for them always.
Smile
Theres a time for smiling
And a time to set things straight
If you feel the need to smile
Do not hesitate
Positivity won't cure everything
Though it makes the mood light
In the hardest times
Try to find whats right.
Stand firm
Saying no is hard
To say and to hear
This phrase may send a stream of profanity
Right into your ears!
But you really aren't mean
Awful and unfair
You do it out of love
In order to show you care.
Be the example
People need grace
In the form of who you are
Not shouting pouting or screaming
Makes you a shining STAR
Kids see you showing grace
To the foolish slow or ill
They then are inspired
To be kinder still
Be yourself no matter how awkard
Or unable you may feel
Those babies will grow to succeed
When lead by somebody REAL

You go in public praying to
 blend in to the world around you
Knowing that if you stand out
Others will be sure to tell about
Anything that you offer up
Thats different and not quite good enough
You are the bait they'll jump and grab
Thankful that their boredoms fed
Doing what comes naturally
Makings a fool of you and me
Covering their own naked shame
Hiding behind calling you names
Making you the spectacle in their plot
For other people to like them a lot
Looking intelligent putting you down
Every ringmaster needs a clown.
They look official, accurately right
Pointing out what you want to hide.
Bullies manifest the demons within
By painting you as societies sin
You're not immune but you are free
From underserved tyranny
Its not your fault their idle brains
Are ignorant enough to cause you pain
Stand up if needed and walk away
But don't allow them to ruin your day
Be the voice that silences the lies
Let bullies have no alliby.