What My Mother Said

As my mother many times had said Lead and do not be led, Mix with people who will fit in your future No person needs a moocher. The past has already came and left Yesterday is where we leave our bereft, It is now part of our history Left there with the people who brought us misery. My mom always said to me Try to live a better and helpful life for all to see, Don't be tricked and don't be used Whenever or wherever you go don't be confused. Find friends who will help and inspire Those who you and others admire, Towards joy and inner peace head toward Be with those who force you to move forward. You are better than any man or woman which is true And no man or woman are any better than you, A truth in me those words would always evoke Those are the words that my mother had spoke. Randy L. McClave