Eyes Ahead Poem by Vanessa Dizon Alvarez

Stay true to you, don't twist or bend,
For fleeting praise that won't transcend.
Let others talk, let judgment fly
You've got your wings, so rise, not cry.

They'll see you good or see you wrong,
No proof will make their minds belong.
The more you try, the more they'll twist
Your light is something they resist.

So hold your head and walk with grace,
Don't chase the ones who slow your pace.
Be bold in heart, be clear in soul,
Let inner peace become your goal.

You can't control what others view,
But you can shape what's real in you.
So trust your steps, your dreams, your flame
And let the world forget your name.