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To: JustAmy; Texas Termite
I have to live with myself, and so
I want to be fit for myself to know.
I want to be able, as days go by,
Always to look myself straight in the eye;
I don't want to stand, with the setting sun,
And hate myself for the things I've done.
I want to go out with my head erect,
I want to desserve all men's respect:
For here in the struggle for fame and self
I want to be able to like myself.
I dont want to look at myself and know
That I'm bluster and bluff and empty show.
I never can hide myself from me;
I see what others may never see.
I know what others may never know.
I neer can fool myself, and so,
Whatever happens I want to be
Self-respecting and conscience fee.

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4 posted on 11/16/2003 9:31:49 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma (I'm goin' to LoganLand!)
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To: Brad's Gramma


Thank you for posting that wonderful poem about self-respect.

8 posted on 11/16/2003 9:47:06 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Military, Past and Present. God Bless America!)
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