Take Me as I Am

Look at me

And see my real self

Look deeper

And see what I hide.

My flaws,

My weaknesses,

My strengths,

My triumphs.

Look at me and decide.

I cannot change

Until change is inevitable.

Look at me again

And accept.

Try to understand,

To love.

For I daresay,

Take me as I am.

Or never again.