Please, Don't Please! Poem by Doreenda Nikoi Kotei

Please, don't please!
Never live to please others,
They may not value the worth of your efforts,
Nor be satisfied with the depth of your sacrifices,
Nor appreciate the altitude of your sweats.
People will always have something to say about you, whether you know it or not,
They're are best at pointing fingers at your weaknesses, tearing you apart and never mending.
But don't let that be a bother. Be your own inspiration and keep going.
Learn to live and enjoy your live to the fullest.

Please, don't please!
Let those who claim they love you accept, care and cherish you for who you are,
Don't force yourself into what you're not and regret later,
Whether you're cute, tall, slim, curvy, fair, white, dark, hairy, bald, rich, educated, unemployed, old, beautiful or just normal!
No matter your state or condition, someone is. out there willing to adore you wholely,
Just learn be the best of yourself always.

Are you getting ready for a party and don't have what to wear?
Well, try this: if they're going in red, just go in your blue or green.
If they're in the most glamorous shoes, bags, jewelries, perfumes and flawless make-ups, just be confident to use what you have.
If you don't have a friend to go with, just go alone.
Let nothing get your heart racing at top speed.
Appreciate what you have and know that there's beauty in everything.

Please, don't please!
Are people around you getting better than you?
Your friends are getting married every weekend?
Your coworkers are going for expensive vacations abroad?
Others are getting the spotlight and you feel neglected?
Just know that not all the glitters is gold!
Be content with yourself and know that your time is near to shine out.

Please, don't please!
Life's more freer when you pay attention to yourself, love yourself.
Learn to be happy, thankful and bright.
Value what you have at all times,
Never make others make you feel less of a human,
Stand up for yourself, be at peace and make the most of your time.
Surely you'll get there and beyond!

DOREENDA NIKOI KOTEI