Declaration

I will not fall down
upon my knees to pray,
to the mockers who defy me
in the empty words they say.

I will not shrink away
be removed from where i stand.
Instead to hold up tall,
no quivering in my hand.

I will not allow me
to be beaten to the floor
and will always remember
the things that I adore.

I shall not bend
or force my ways to mend
to suit the cut of others
and whittle myself to ends.

No one will make me sing
in the tune that i detest,
or walk along
my swagger now repressed.

I will not shy away
from the things i know are mine
I will force into my space
among the stars that shine.

I will bare my name with pride.
it's reputation hand forged by mind.
And talk in my own voice,
not someone elses they designed.

I'll use the faults of others
to strengthen up mine own
never fear of my mistakes
or forget how much i've grown.

I will not count my blessings
for vanitys delight
nor talk upon my sorrows
into the distant light.

I will never walk away
not until the bitter end
and wont give up on someone
if there's still a chance to mend.

I shall not fear the close
nor belittle my beginning.
And share the blame with others,
even if im winning..

Ricky Glew