Just Try Being You

Just Try Being You

© 5/17/1957
Original words as published
in a local paper
many years ago.


Would you be somebody else,
And not who you are,
Like a famous musician,
And play a guitar?

Maybe star in the movies and
Make lots of money,
No matter the role,
Could be serious or funny.

Perhaps sports is what
You would choose,
Play it so great that
You’d never loose.

A world famous lawyer;
Every lead you would trace,
To get the innocent off and
Win every case.

All of these you could be,
And so many more,
But you’re already somebody,
That is for sure.

Man or woman, you’ve
Made your own place,
Winning, or losing at
At your own pace.

If to yourself, family, and
Others you are true,
You should be content,
Just try being you.

Monty