They told you
Not once,
Not twice,
But again and again and again
That you are not good enough.
They thought the repetition
Will drill it
Into your mind,
Into your soul
That you are not good enough.
They were sure that
You will give up,
You will stop
Out of exhaustion accepting
That you are not good enough.
But there you are
Not once,
Not twice,
But again and again and again
Trying.
But like clockwork, you
Will drill it
Into your mind,
Into your soul
To keep trying.
But you don’t know how
You will give up,
You will stop
Out of exhaustion accepting
Anything but trying, till you’re the standard.
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Nice allegory, Mia. and literature, here in your post poetry, really needs to be enjoyed with lots of love and joy. My hug!🍀
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Thank you so much for your heartfelt appreciation, Fernando! 🙂 🤗
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My favorite thing about this piece is that certain lines keep on repeating. Coincidentally, the theme of the piece is someone REPEATING something over and over. There is repetition in subject and repetition in content. That duality is very enticing!
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It’s my pleasure to know that you found the repetition worth it & not putting off. Thank you so much for your kind and deep analysis of my poem! 🙂
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not following the leader and being your most incredible amazing self is where I think it’s at
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Yes, just believe in yourself.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about my poem, Cookie! 🙂
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Loved this poem,Mia, harping a point that we should be inspiring others & not demotivate…
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I’m glad to know the moral you found in my work. Thank you so much, Sunith for your time and appreciation. 🙂
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You are welcome
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With conviction and perseverance everything is possible. A pleasure to enjoy your verses. Brotherly hugs, Mia Winhertt. 🤗🤗
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It sure is!
Thank you so much for your encouragement, Lincol! 🤗🤗
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More inspiring for self than for anyone else. Great lines, thanks.
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I’m glad you found them so!
Thank you so much for your encouragement, Jetendra. 🙂
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Thanks, Ghanameek. 🙂
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Encouraging people to be crative, to think for themselves, to take decisions for themselves, to not be led by others, are so important if we are to lead healthy lives. You have captured so many of these elements in your poem. Well written indeed.
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Thank you so much, David for your kind words & recognising the heart of the poem. 🙂
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Well recorded, that endlessly ‘overcoming’, defining the experience of all serious creative endeavours.
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I’m glad you agree.
Thank you so much for your support, Michael. 🙂
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Incredible poem Mia. All about struggles and triumph. Well written and I believe even the talented stars are not good enough because no one is perfect🙌
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Mthobisi! 🙂
Yes, no one is perfect & each one knows it. 😅 Which is why doing our best & trying till we make it is good enough.
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Yes Madam🙏
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What a good poem that describes individual persistence!
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Glad you think so! Thank you so much for appreciating, Wilson! 🙂
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