Acceptance Is The Key

I stayed up most of the night,
Getting very little needed sleep...
When the thought occurred to me,
That I could strive to do better than my best...
Tomorrow.

And when tomorrow came at dawn,
I decided to take the entire day...
Not making attempts to find ways,
To add more stress on my shoulders.

If there are those who 'assume',
I feel I am perfect...
Why should I waste my time,
Proving to them I am not?

Why argue with those who 'behold' beliefs,
And perceptions not in my power to change?
I have learned acceptance is the key,
To maintaining one's peace.

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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