An Original Poem by Randy McClave

I may not be your first choice
As I answer with a truthful voice,
But, knowing me you will rejoice
Because I am a great choice.
I may not be rich and/ or taxable,
But, indeed I am very valuable.

I don't pretend to be someone that I am not
I don't pretend that I am someone you sought,
Knowing me you see what you got
I don't pretend to be someone I am not.
I am good at being truthful, caring for all to see,
I'm good at being me.

I might not be proud of my past
The things I have said and done I wish not to last,
Sadness and pain I have amassed
I might not be proud of my past.
I cannot change what I did yesterday,
But, I am truly proud of myself today.

I know that I am not at all perfect
Don't we all have a defect,
Sometimes I know that I am just a total wreck
I know that I am not at all perfect.
But, I am now truly proud of who I became,
I seek no pity or blame.

Take me for who that I am
And remember, I am an original and not a scam,
I don't care if you do or don't give a damn
Take me for who that I am.
If you don't like what you see or how I talk,
You can watch me as I walk.

Randy L. McClave