I Root Myself

I root myself with learning lessons from the past,

And try not to do it again, 

And will hold my hands up when I abstain from the sunshine,

And go to the dark side of the moon, 

Which is a part of myself that I know will not last,

I root myself in standing up for myself and for others,

And to sticking to my guns, 

Even though at times this is hard, 

And opposition will try to put me off my stride, 

But it will be worth it in the end when myself and others no longer suffer,

I root myself in being the best version of myself,

And even when the bastards try to grind me down, 

And at times they will succeed, 

I will be safe in the knowledge that good always defeats evil in the end,

And that being kind and respectful to others will be very good for my health,

I root myself in that when it is time for me to leave this earth and to become nothing more than just a memory,

That the legacy I leave behind is one that is complimentary and not one that is uncomplimentary.