I Can Finally Be Me

Just some thoughts expressed in poetry.. This was kinda my thinking process, I was thinking about how I'm not good enough, but then I realized I'm getting better. Well, I hope you enjoy (:

I'm sorry I can't be perfect,
Extremely skinny and pretty,
That's what people want,
But it's quite hard to achieve.

I've always struggled with,
Loving myself, how I look,
So many insults and rumors,
My confidence, they took.

I was left kind of broken,
My reflection hated me,
But now the love of my life,
Is beginning to set me free.

I've gotten a little more confident.
In myself, I've begun to believe,
I've stood tall against the insults,
And now I can finally be me.

Reviews

[KeeD]

Being you is being free, from any negativity.. It will always come your way, try to keep you dull and grey.. but Amanda you know you're brighter than a rainbow.. so shine your true colors girl, be vibrant, cause Amanda you add color to this darkened world.

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you so much, Keegan! I know I've been off for awhile, but this was a great review to come back to (:

[Tomi]

"my reflection hated me" That line cuts real deep. we are our greatest critics; it's important that we discover ourselves so we don't live other people's versions of our lives. I'm glad you've discovered yourself.. Excellent poem Amanda.. :)

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Awww, thank you Tomi (:

[MOON]

You conveyed this angst well. There is always someone prettier , smarter , be your authentic self not some cardboard cut out ! Poignant lovely write.

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thanks so much (:

[CindyLu]

As far as I'm concerned, you are perfect. By choosing to be yourself and loving who you are, you're perfect, because you are you. My daddy always used to say "You have to be yourself, because everyone else is already taken." I know that's not originally his, well I think a lot of his quotes aren't originally his, but it's got a lot of meaning and I think it's a great idea to live by. a wonderful poem :)

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Yes, I think I'll definitely take that quote to heart(: thanks for sharing it, and for the review! I'm glad you enjoyed it Cindy (:

[CindyLu]

My pleasure :)

[Icelanna]

You are definitely wanted honey, especially when you can write like this. So emotive and my heart goes out to you. You have nothing to worry about :]

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thanks so much Icelanna (:

[Quiet Child]

it's really good! i assume this may be a personal struggle you had; if so, always know people love you for you and anything that comes along. this poem is beautiful, always have faith in yourself and don't change yourself for what others want. it's you; it should be who you are, you have to live life the way you want. (:

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Yes, this is definitely a personal struggle that I wrote about. Thanks for all that, it was really sweet and it really helped (:

[Quiet Child]

awe thanks, its no problem. message me anytime you feel like talking to anyone. (:

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Alright, thank you (:

[Quiet Child]

you're welcome.

[Jordan's Back]

You are a loved, Cherished, Wanted woman from God. Let no one tell you otherwise. God made you More beautiful than Satan's definition of beauty
And you are a wonderful Writer. Wonderful Expression!

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you, a lot(:

[Jordan's Back]

:)

[vspjaguar]

I loved your write! seriously, its the media which has hyped everything,increased the expectations.We all struggle to reach perfection advertised by the media.

All you need is to be yourself and let the right one in.You've beautifully conveyed this through your poem.Thanks for sharing.

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you so much (:

[btopasna]

i like how you express yourself here. great job.

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you (:

[btopasna]

You are most welcome.

[Dream Mistress]

:)

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Glad you seemed to have enjoyed it (:

[Dream Mistress]

:) yeah

[babygirl]

Nice write

[Amandaaa Caroline (:]

Thank you!