Gotta Be Coy

When I was a very young boy My Grandma once said to me, "Sometimes" she said, "you just gotta be coy" And when you are, don't let people see. Don't let people see you when you are down Never be their entertainment, Wear a smile and toss away that silly frown Then let them see your footprint. Never, ever give people the upper hand Especially in your worries and strife, Even in sadness with a smile make your stand If not, those people will ruin your life. My grandma has since left this world But, behind she has left me her foresight I can now defend from all which is hurled With a coyness and not tears I will fight. When one is hurt never ask others why I say that from my teachings which are true, There is a time for one to cry But, not when people are talking about you. Randy L. McClave