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Those who mind don't matter, & those who matter don't mind, a poem by Prerna Chikersal, India Other Inspirational Poems, Motivational Poems Other Life Poems DUAL CATEGORY THIS POET COUNTRIES Categories: Inspirational Poems, Motivational Poems & Life Poetry Viewed 5558 times Author: Prerna Chikersal, India Share Poem Those who mind don't matter, & those who matter don't mind Walking stealthily on the road of life Full of happiness & at times strife But, I overcome the plights that come my way And move on a step at a time day by day On my way, people come & people go But, life’s a river, & so it carries on its flow It crosses all the obstacles that come in its trail It never stops & moves on & on without fail I move along the river like trout on its surface Paying no heed to those who come & go in life’s race Continuing further with the flow, I find a friend Who promises to stay with me till the end She tells me to change—to change my attitude She tells me to show off, be pompous & a little rude And so for my friend I try to change my way But, in that false attire, I could no longer stay I told my friend what I bore in my heart I am what I am & I haven’t changed from the start My friend just didn’t understand, & so she took a different route I first did moan, but then I forgot her & followed suit And so like this false friend, many others came by When I refused to change, they left without a sigh As each one passed by, I knew That forever friends are very few Then one fine day, I met another Who also held my hand & we moved together She did just what the others had done Like the others, she was my friend & we had fun But, soon I knew she wasn’t like he same For she needed only friendship & no fame She accepted all my good & bad things And taught me fly as if I had wings Fly & be who I am without caring for what they say For it’s my life & they are only guests for a day It was then that I found out What life was all about That you must say what you feel & be who you are Never change yourself & no goal is too far Those who mind don’t matter, & those who matter don’t mind Cause this is way of life & at every step this is what you’ll find Click to purchase Print 128621 0 Other Author Poems Stars On Earth A WORLD OF CHILDREN Happy Birthday Ajay! 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Blog by: Pattra Shuwaswat The Rockhill Cosmo and Her Butterfly-I Short Story by: Yarpei Shatsang         If you like this poem, post a message below to the poet!   To Respond, enter a note and then click the "Post Response" button below   Your Response:   Your Name   Your Country       Here are the previous Messages left about this Poem From Comment about poem or author Response Country Response Added lin Very good... philippines 11/30/2009 11:41:51 PM Cassie "Those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter" is a quote from Dr. Seuss USA 9/30/2009 12:49:10 AM shailendra Hi, I read your poem and i conclude one thing that u are genious.tHE poem is really close to life india 9/25/2009 11:34:54 AM Sagun Maini Absolutely very good....and I must say truly very good India 4/17/2009 4:00:11 PM Shreya Hi perena, It's a truly inspirational poem. THe message is simple but so true. I think the message that ur hinting at should b followed by everyone. One should never change just to fit in true frends accept u as u r. Just wnted to say thanx for being deere 4 me all de time. Luv ya, Ahreya (u rox!!!!!!!!!) India 4/2/2009 1:24:31 AM chandrani I only want to say it isa wonderful poem .not only touching my heart but also inspired me somehow.Thanks Prerna india 1/20/2009 4:53:23 AM Raj a tear in my eye :-) how true .....hit too close to the heart.... India 1/12/2009 2:25:06 PM ROS SHRAPNEL Prerna, I was particularly moved by your closing stanza. Many years of youth are spent conforming to others' unrealistic expectations. Fortunately these lessons are learned with age, when we can finally be true to ourselves and others. Thanks and cheers. Australia 10/23/2008 9:21:05 AM Thelma Zaracostas How very true Prema just keep on being who you are for "Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" very inpirational and positive write, great to read your lovely work once again! Australia 10/23/2008 8:47:59 AM Rohit Agrawal Really motivating & touching. India 4/11/2008 12:43:55 PM Lee great write ... wonderful to be appreciated for one's uniqueness ... true friendship indeed ... enjoyed your poem, thanks AUS 3/10/2008 7:09:33 AM     Send this poem to your Friends and Family           Use the following form to support the author by sending this poem to your friends, family and co-workers. Each time that you forward this poem to another friend of yours, the poet will earn marketing credits to get their poem pages displayed even more on the Internet.    Your Name:    Friend's Email:    Note:         Have this poem read to you by one of our Poets! 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