[il-talk] Misunderstood poem

[Syed Yousufuddin]

Not bad, Patrick boy, you have become a poet.

 

> Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:58:10 -0500
> From: 1ofakind26 at gmail.com
> To: il-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [il-talk] Misunderstood poem
> 
> Here's a poem to inspire you.
> 
> Patrcik
> 
> 
> Misunderstood
> 
> By Patrick Olson
> 
> 
> 
> Face the fury of haters,
> 
> They are the instigators,
> 
> Regardless what they say,
> 
> Be positive anyway,
> 
> 
> 
> So people believe you are unintelligent,
> 
> They are unknowing and ignorant,
> 
> Show them how you really are,
> 
> Being rude will not show your true caliber,
> 
> 
> 
> So the world thinks less of you,
> 
> No matter what, be you and stay true,
> 
> Being depressed or oppressed will make you lose sight,
> 
> Find strength and keep your might,
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> 
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> Whatever people say about you,
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> Reacting in the same manner is beneath you,
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> You are worthwhile,
> 
> So don’t ruin your personality or style,
> 
> Regardless how you have been mistreated,
> 
> Never decide to be defeated,
> 
> Expect more from who you are,
> 
> And you will go far,
> 
> 
> 
> Let go what other people think,
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> Their opinion shall not put you on the brink,
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> Do not start insults, violence, or frown,
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> Stay cool and calm down,
> 
> 
> 
> No matter race, class, gender, disability, sexuality, situation, or
> neighborhood,
> 
> We have all been misunderstood,
> 
> It’s important to build humanity,
> 
> Without it, we will live in a world of insanity
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