Live a Lively Life

I look in the mirror and who do I see?

A mysterious boy, staring right back at me.

Once I was quiet, so timid, and shy

With just one cruel word, I'd tremble and cry.

I used to worry 'bout what people would say,

I forgot to live life, and treasure each day."

Nobody loves me. God, nobody cares!."

I walked through my life, unwilling to share.

Then something happened, an odd sort of thing

I started to change the way I did think.

I looked to myself, and what did I need,

And understood, I just needed to be me.

Now my life is happier, and in a way better place,

You can see it is written all over my face.

I don't need money, and I don't need fame.

I don't need possesions, nor lots of acclaim

For, all I have found is found within

It's a belief in myself, and a stiff upper chin

Pain and sorrow, no more are my chains

I refuse to go back to that life again.

Believe in yourself, be honest with all.

Try to care for others, and let down your walls.

You give what you get, you get what you give.

And to live a good life, remember to live.