Dear Self

"Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be, because sooner or later, if you are posing, you will forget the pose, and then where are you?" ~Fanny Brice

Dear self,

Why are you ashamed?

Everyone makes mistakes.

He played you like a game.

I know it’s something

you can never get back,

but your body is worth

so much more than that.

Dear self,

Why do you feel betrayed?

Your friends are resentful.

They never liked your fame.

Cherish your talents

And you’ll feel at ease.

They won’t stick around

But not all of them will leave.

Dear self,

Why are you afraid?

This is your life goal.

It’s not your fault they strayed.

You shouldn’t feel guilty

For becoming your own person.

You have far more opportunities

Than they’ll ever meet.

Dear self,

Why do you let them use you?

You control your future.

Don’t let their words

Shatter your dreams.

You’re smart. You’re beautiful.

You’re just part of their scheme.

Dear self,

Why do they amuse you?

They’re trying to destroy you.

Their jealous games were

No match for your intelligence.

You were aware of their strategies.

You were always three moves ahead.

Dear self,

Why are you so strong?

Their words are worse than stones.

You turned their cruelty

Into a beautifully twisted symphony.

You looked right through their pity

And proved you could

make it on your own.

Reviews

[Alicia Hirshey]

inspirational and lovely.

[Lily Mae]

This is truly a great poem.. You have asked or are suggesting that we ask ourselves these very important questions.. :) x

[Kayla K]

Inspirational and really can boost someone's self esteem =) I think everybody should ask themselves questions every once in awhile.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Wonderfully inspirational. Well done!

[Fabric Pulse]

"You proved you could make it on your own..." visually captive. We all need this boost of self-esteem.