Who is You to You? A Dr. Seuss Inspired Poem

I recently gave my son a copy of “Oh, The Place You’ll Go” for his 10th birthday, and as I sat to write him a meaningful note on the inside cover, I couldn’t resist writing my own Dr. Seuss inspired poem.  Enjoy!

“Who is You to You?”

Are you ever concerned 

About what you are or what you’re not?

Get comfortable in your skin

‘Cause it’s the only one you’ve got!

You’re the only you you have

So hold it nice and tight

Ignore what others do

And stick to what is right!

Your right is righter for you

Than anyone else around

It’s all inside to discover

Your skills and gifts abound.

Sometimes it’s hard to see–

When you can’t see you’re you.

You wonder how to act,

Or what to say or what to do.

You carry a heavy load,

You try your tryingest shot

But you can’t see what you are–

Only what you’re not.

But once the veil is lifted

And the you is there to see,

You can’t unsee the sight

You can only yell “That’s me!”

Worry not about what’s next.

You’ll know just what to do

When you see the thing you are;

When you see the you that’s you!

p.s. – Are you seeing the you that’s you? If you’re not, maybe we should have a chat. There’s no charge. I believe in Dr. Seuss.