‘One of You’ by Poet Lorraine Brooks

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January’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast features music from Adele’s ’25’ album along with a new and inspiring poem by Poet Lorraine Brooks to empower you to feel more comfortable in your own skin in your diabetes life.

There’s no doubt that Adele is making headlines these days with the success of her song, “Hello” (which is at the top of the charts) and her “25” album (with sale well over 7 million copies to date).  The 10 time Grammy Winner says being different because she’s a plus size has helped her achieve success.  And she’s not afraid to go against the grain and wants to encourage her fans to do the same.

Adele says, “There’s only one of you, so why would you want to look like everyone else? Why would you want to have the same hair style or even the same opinions as everyone else?”

Lorraine Brooks takes inspiration from Adele’s attitude to defy the conventional norms of the music industry and crafts a poem that celebrates the idea of feeling comfortable in your own skin.

One of You by Lorraine Brooks 

There’s only one of you.

And one of me.

All other roles are taken.

There’s no other avenue.

No one else to be.

And only you can awaken.

 

All of your aura and DNA

And nothing more

Can make you who you are.

Don’t give yourself away.

Don’t close the door.

Be a shining star.

 

Perfection is a lie.

Can’t be acheived.

And isn’t worth the trying.

Beauty is in the eye.

All bodies received.

Anything else is lying.

 

Ditch the scale.

Size has no bearing.

When will we all learn.

The heart and spirit prevail.

No matter what you’re wearing.

Someone’s head will turn.

 

It’s music and dance.

It’s art and science.

Making us feel alive.

Looks are happenstance.

A fake reliance.

Advertisers contrive.

 

Just be you.

With no apology.

And make your own ideals.

Every color and hue.

Each time and chronology.

Kick up your heels.

 

Thumb your nose.

Wag your tongue.

Flip the bird.

Buttons and bows.

Your own song sung.

You will be heard.

LISTEN NOW: January’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast featuring music by Adele and inspiration from Poet Lorraine Brooks

 

 

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