The world
People
Will try to tell you
Who you are
But they can’t really see
You
They only see
Who they want you to be
When
You are strong enough
To hear yourself
You will be able to see
Past your desire
To please others
Or allow their influence
Pause for a moment
What do you hear
Deep inside yourself
Who are you
Truly listen
To your own voice
Everything else
Is just
Background noise
E.A. Fussell
08.01.2025
E. A. Fussell 