This poem written for those who need a boost in the way they feel about themselves. It carries a message. Picture inspired by artistic friend Iris Sharise.

"Focus"
By Donald R. Xander

F ears - of what others think of us,
Yet who are they to judge?
Only one being is to judge us,
And he does not walk with us down here.

O bjections - from those who fear the most,
What do they stand to loose.
And how do we pose a threat,
To their very being?

C hoice - we all have it,
Yet we do not all exercise it.
Those who do,
Dare to be different.

U nderstand - that we are all different,
We are all not created equal.
Some smarter - some stronger - some more compassionate,
It is this mix that makes the whole.

S elf worth - is what it comes down to.
love yourself, or others can not.
Do the best you can - with what you have,
Remain in focus.