Today I shall just choose to be me
Be my authentic self, unapologetically
Not play the version that is expected
Of me, not let my demeanor be inspected
By other people who cite societal norms
To tell me how to be, let them be informed
That I am tired of dancing to the beats
Of others’ drums, let me repeat
That true to myself I shall be today
Follow whatever my heart and mind say
If they mislead me, my faults I shall own
I shall blame no one but myself alone
And if I succeed I would celebrate
The audacity of being in my authentic state
Passion...unbridled 