DEAR PREACHER'S CHILD

 Dear preacher's child

You are a lot of times misunderstood

Often held to a higher standard

The pressure, the expectations.

"Sit up straight"

"Smile and greet"

"Don't be selfish"

"Be an example"

"Flee from sin"

"Cover your hair"

"Respect the elders"

To whom much is given, much is expected right?

If I slip, I'm doomed

If I fail, I'll be mocked

If I falter, it's over

My reputation

My parents scorned

Probably insulted

Well I don't want that!

Mistakes? Sins? Ha!

It must not be heard of.

I can't afford to mess up

Not now, not ever! 

It'll be shameful.

Have you ever stopped to think?

Hold on, I'm HUMAN

(Not that it's an excuse to be exorbitant)

But I AM human first before this automatic tag I have been given.

Look out for yourself, before finding the said Grace to fulfill these 'obligations'.

You cannot give out of an empty place

Build your character, boundaries.

Independent of people, set your Joy goals, your own expectations. 

Dear Preacher's child, whenever you do fall(and you likely will)

Make sure your circle is there to catch you.

Strong ones!

Warriors in heels

Soldiers in suits

Dear Preacher,

Please don't be oblivious

Accept their shortcomings.

Deal with it from the point of wisdom.

In the end, we become refined.

We learn, hard or easy.

We become better humans.

Most of all, better children of God.

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