When you are told Multiple times a day You are not enough, What do you do? Do you accept it, If not consciously, Then subconsciously And replay it to never forget it? When you are made to feel Multiple times a day You are worthless, What don't you do? Don't you dare Question it, Test [...]
Tag: Self-worth
Validation
So this is how it goes. I say something. You say, "Wow!" I do something. You say, "Oh my! How?!" Oh no! Not once! But every single time! Anything from me Should be worth your time As soon as you see! You do it not for yourself. You do it for me. As I'm a [...]
Today’s Tiny Tale: Woman
They tried to make her feel less. She kept her faith in herself. She is a woman.
Not Good Enough
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 [...]
What You Deserve
Have you seen yourself in the mirror? Have you seen yourself in others' eyes? Have you seen yourself in the dark? So then you know. Is this what you deserve? Have you heard yourself alone? Have you heard yourself in a crowd? Have you heard yourself in your head? So then you know. Is this [...]
Clipping My Wings
Scissors in hand,Smirk on face,Slithering thoughts in mind,I see you coming,Wanting to clip my wings.Distinguished in power,Distinct in person,Diplomatic in nature,I see you coming,Wanting to clip my wings.At a time least expected,At a place deemed safest,At a mannerism applauded,I see you coming,Wanting to clip my wings.But I don't make a sound,But I don't blink an [...]
Today’s Tiny Tale: In or Out
"In or out? Coz I'm all in if you are," Tired of half-ways, she calmly spoke. He hesitated and she moved on.
Today’s Tiny Tale: Worth
"You're not worth it," said they. "If it's about me, then I'll decide," said I. I decided to believe in myself.
Today’s Tiny Tale: Worlds
He offered her the world. She said she had her own. Finally, that's how two worlds merged.
Today’s Tiny Tale: Phoenix
They had finally, completely written her off. But she rose from the ashes. She said, "This is what I do best. I am a Phoenix."