Protect Yourself

Stand up straight
With a smile on your face
Don’t stare at the ground
Head hung in disgrace

A bit of bravado
Will get you through
Convince them you’re tough
Hide weakness from view

Walk with a sure foot
Don’t look behind you
If you don’t know it
Act like you always knew

Wear your rags
With a regal flair
Hold all you feel inside
As they all stare

Put a smile in place
Hide your soul’s tears
It becomes so easy
After passage of years

Where are you now
Do you even know
Can’t find the real
You’d never show

©  1969 Linda Ritnour/RainbowQueen
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