Young dips to Old dips

Hello, young lad, 
This is me. 
I am you, 
And we are we. 

I've come to say 
Don't give up hope. 
Things do get better. 
You learn to cope. 

Remember that 
Your life's a gift. 
The negative 
You'll learn to sift. 

Keep only those, 
That love your heart. 
And don't just judge 
The outside part. 

Take the time 
To know yourself. 
This is where 
You'll find your wealth. 

Remember where 
Your real worth lies. 
Not in your clothes 
Or body size. 

You get to choose 
Who you are from here. 
Learn of the world, 
But see it clear. 

Don't get lost, 
Young lad, in things 
And people that 
Would clip your wings 

And always trust 
Your heart to lead. 
Trust your faith, 
It is your seed. 

Now go, young lad 
And find your way. 
Make me the man 
I am today.