[il-talk] Misunderstood poem

[Patrick Olson]

Thank you all. Connie, if you want to use my poem in the Examiner, I
welcome you to do that. I welcome any of you to print off copies and share
my poem. Though my poem has grasped the NFB philosophy, this poem can
encourage many people regardless who they are. In February, this poem will
be read in an anti-bullying campaign. My poetry is to inspire anyone.

Sincerely,
     Patrick Olson

On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Connie Davis <connie.davis at rcn.com> wrote:

> That's a very nice poem, Patrick.
>
> Connie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: il-talk [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patrick
> Olson
> Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 12:58 PM
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> 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,
>
>
>
> Whatever people say about you,
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> Reacting in the same manner is beneath you,
>
> 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,
>
> Their opinion shall not put you on the brink,
>
> Do not start insults, violence, or frown,
>
> 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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