[il-talk] Misunderstood poem

[Linda Hendle]

Eccelllent poem, Patrick!  Wish there was an inspirational poem like yours 
back when I was in Grammar and High School.  Kids can be cruel, especially 
verbally, which I had my share of verbal abuse from those cruel kids.  I had 
to wear very thick glasses and the kids would call me Coke bottles.  I 
wonder if those kids ever grew up?

-----Original Message----- 
From: Patrick Olson
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 12:58 PM
To: NFB of Illinois Mailing List
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,

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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