I self taught myself how to sing and play guitar

I self financed my way through school

College was expensive I worked very, very hard

But I still played it cool

First boy meets world

All the way to the adult

Many lessons learned along the way

But only one still remains my default

How does one earn and demonstrate?

Character and dignity?

When times get tough

We have to rely on this ability

We are strange creatures

Counting our bona fides like a peacock

Sometimes we don’t listen

When all we do is talk

If you really want to help

And prove your worth

To understand, humble yourself before others

Become the salt of the Earth

Only the pretentious will tally

The comments made for attention

To camouflage their insecurities

This exposes their intention

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DCG