She works hard to be
What she thinks the best version
Of herself should be
Unknowing that all she is,
Is more than enough, indeed
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charlesbarrett (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Short and to the point, but I feel it gets the message across adequately. I see so many young women that struggle with that feeling of never being enough. Most of it due to the treatment of an ex or current boyfriend/husband or just societies standards in general. So I wrote this. I hope you enjoy.
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I don't include a quote with every one of my comments, but this made me recall: 'What a person is before God, that he/she is, and no more'. (St Francis of Assisi ). A fine write C.
Very appropriate quote. Thanks for the kind words.
We can't really get past those words, can we? (anyone, I mean). Whether we're being who we truly are, or pretending to be who we're not, or whatever we're being or doing. The words are a sort of 'base' I feel.
I would agree with that. We tend to view society’s expectations as the “standard”. And that’s a dangerous view point to take.
A beautiful poetic expression that all young girls should take to heart. One can try to hide what is in the heart to no avail The true self, usually more than enough, always shines through. Fine offering, Charles!
Thank you for the kind words, Louis.
Yes, short and to the point, but with a lot of meaning and truth. I have a daughter too, now grown and married, but as a teenager she went through different stages. Always came back to her own true self though. I think the changes were mainly influenced by peer pressure.
Well written and meaningful poem!
Thank you, Fred. I have 2 daughters. Both too young to experience this right now. Praying they never will. But in the world we live in, it’s likely they will.
I fully understand you Charles, as a parent you want to protect your child at all times. But, especially as teenagers, our children will have to learn to make their own decisions. All we can do is stand by, support them, and sometimes pick up the pieces. It's all part of the great adventure called parent-hood.
Very well put lol...great write
Glad you enjoyed it, Jeff. Thanks for reading.
Youre welcome
Very good write and so true.
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Glad you enjoyed it.
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