The Loner

I'm so sick of the ways of the world
And their denials of the wrong.
But I'm glad I finally know
That I just don't belong.

I boldly stand away from the crowd,
And forget what others say.
I don't want to be like them--
I don't want to go their way.

I want people to know I'm different,
I want the lines to be clear.
I don't mind being a loner,
And I don't mind being "weird".

I just want to be Me,
And be right with God.
I won't be their dummy
Who nods when they nod.

I'm gonna do what God wants,
Not what they think is cool.
I have my own two legs,
I won't be the world's fool.

I will resist the fads,
And pray for those who don't.
And just put in God's hands
The ones who simply won't.

ŠBritt Hyde, 2001