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To the Teenage Girl

To the teenage girl out there who feels less worth Who walks around with a dark cloud of shame and confusion Who doesn't understand life, who is not understood by life I was that teenage girl I dealt with anxiety and low self esteem They called me mute I fought bullying with tears They said I had a "heavy tongue" , they couldn't understand me I always felt inferior I eventually just wanted to be an underdog Everyday I dreamed of running away, not to be seen again I used to be that teenage girl But pen and paper saved me

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Herzel Poshiwa

Date: 3/4/2015 12:29:00 AM

Sounds a lot like me, Thank Goodness for the pen and paper........thank you for taking us back to such a time we have obviously overcome. Your poems rock

Njeri Hunjeri
Date: 1/13/2018 4:23:00 AM

Thank you Herzel

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/27/2015 4:42:00 PM

If you only knew how many of us were that way ,dear Njeri! This is an uplifting poem that might help others overcome similar situations! A great poem.

Njeri Hunjeri
Date: 2/27/2015 6:40:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios for visiting my work. Am glad I can talk about those struggles now. Blessings to you

Mikayla Mitts

Date: 2/27/2015 2:37:00 PM

i will do my best and thank you so much email me at mimitts8@gmail.com

Njeri Hunjeri
Date: 2/27/2015 2:41:00 PM

Okay. Blessings to you:).

Mikayla Mitts

Date: 2/27/2015 2:30:00 PM

it sounds like someone like me... i love it.....

Njeri Hunjeri
Date: 2/27/2015 2:36:00 PM

Thank you Mikayla. So please continue writing, and things will get better:)