Poem: As We Are

I don't want to be consistent
But yet I want to be resistant
Not because I'm being difficult
But sometimes I don't know who to trust
I've never believed in luck
And that's how I got my guts
To stand up and stand out
I do doubt myself and my strengths
Because the world focuses so much on
Weaknesses or personal appearances
Forgetting that so much is unknown
And our little temporary thrones
Are really useless and of little interest
Thrones have no depth and
although there is temporary wealth
It can't save our souls or make our bodies
Whole if we get sick
I'll just be me
With my flaws and talents
My bravery and need to repent
My frankness and shyness
My moods and my quirks
I'll remain inconsistent
Obstinate and tolerant
Because all of us are as we are

© Linette Rabsatt