I Have Let Myself

For the last 18 years...

I have let myself fall apart

And let what others say offend me

I have let myself suffer

And keep all the pain inside

I have let myself cry

But only when alone

I have let myself critisise 

The beauty that I cannot see

And still...

I have let myself agonize

On my constant failures

Instead of letting myself

Be Happy....

Reviews

[Wolfe Greytome]

You are, and always have been, your own worst critic my dear. To those of us who read your work, your worth expands with every word. To see such skill put down by the person who wields it has always disappointed me somewhat - its great to see you finally taking a stand and sticking up for yourself (especially against yourself!). This is a wonderful piece that spreads a very relatable message and once again, your skill has not failed to impress.

[Manda]

im glad you always enjoy my pieces of literature.

[Coyote Poetry]

Most of us can't see the good in our life. Easy to see the negative. I like the thoughts and the logical ending. We must see the good in our life and what we do. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Mauricio Montoya]

life is what you make it.
Nice work.

[Elizabeth Marie O'neil-..]

I wasn't always but when I hit puberty I became the worst kind of insecure person. I let what people do affect me too deeply and I worried too much about what people thought of me. I did and said some stupid things that I shouldn't have all because of one thing.
The anxiety was eating me alive!
But I eventually learned to let myself be happy and I hope you can too. (: thank you for sharing.