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True To Thy Self

An ode to truth

By Joe PattersonPublished about a year ago 1 min read
True To Thy Self
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No matter what. Always be true to thy self.

Nothing less. Nothing else. Being real is the best wealth.

Reality will always look best after being polished.

The best way to keep it polished is by being honest.

The days of hiding yourself in deception is at an end.

Don’t break or bend. Be true to yourself and you won’t have to pretend.

There’s a great way to maintain the soul’s youth.

It’s done by knowing thyself and baring sole truth.

The straightforward being doesn’t have to hide.

The truth wasn’t meant to be buried inside.

Wanna know the answer to contentment and true health?

You achieve it when you start being your true self.

inspirational

About the Creator

Joe Patterson

Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.

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  • D.K. Shepardabout a year ago

    Really impressed by the lines, "Reality will always look best after being polished.The best way to keep it polished is by being honest." Great work, Joe!

  • Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago

    You won't have any arguments from me! To thineself be true.

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