I will do as I please

Sometimes we exhaust ourselves trying to help others, to please them, and to sacrifice ourselves for them. And yet, they criticize and judge us. Well, I no longer care, let them say what they want, I'll do what I think best.

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I will do as I please,
I will say whatever I feel like,
and my advice
will be well-intentioned...

But I do realize
I won’t be able
to please everyone,
so if anyone gets upset,
I’m sorry for them,
but I no longer care.

My doings are sincere,
I know I’m not perfect,
but I shall not be overwhelmed
by the criticism of others!

© Shoshan