Don't Hate Me

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful, for I am far more than what you see. I have thoughts and dreams and goals that make me extraordinary. 

Don't hate me because I'm ugly, for appearances, they deceive. They tend to hide the light inside the heart and soul of me. 

Don't hate me because I'm shallow, for that's a facade I use, to keep others that look at me from seeing all my many hues. 

Don't hate me because I'm funny. It's only a game I play, to keep those closest to me at the outer edges of my bay. 

Don't hate me because I'm selfish. It's hard for me to explain, the Demons that chase me relentlessly and make me feel insane. 

Don't hate me because I'm smart, for this is my most powerful tool, to keep inquisitive minds away from seeing me less than cool. 

In the days to come you'll think these things and thats normal that you do. But deep inside, please keep in mind, there's more to me too. 

So love me because I'm beautiful, those things that you don't see? Were the things in you that molded me and helped me to believe.

Love me because I'm ugly for all the world to see. God wasn't finished, there was more for me to be. 

Love me because I'm shallow because just like all of you, God gave me self will to see just what I could do. 

Love me because I'm funny, I see laughter all around. It's times I spent with each of you that were so very profound. 

Love me because I'm smart and remember that I tried to teach, each and every one of you the power of your speech. 

So going forth into your future, look back at memories of times we've spent together and hopefully you will see. 

All of my thoughts and prayers, were said and done for you, that you may seek the Peace of God and He will get you through.