If you’re under the impression that you have an image to maintain
I would encourage you to think again
You’ve strived hard to project yourself a certain way
You’ve imbibed certain quirks in how you dress and what you say
Your carefully cultivated image has been designed-
With the goal of achieving success in your mind
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But your image does not reflect the authentic you
You have to put in a lot of effort, it’s true,
To maintain the facade that you want people to see
You cannot let the mask slip away inadvertently
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If you forego trying to maintain the image you have in mind
And come across as your authentic self, you would find
Yourself liberated from the tyranny of pretense
You would be yourself no matter which lens
Others view you from- some would like you, others not
But the truth of your being would be to the table brought
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Your best image is the one in which you appear
Authentic, unapologetic, devoid of fear
Passion...unbridled 