Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

A Worthwhile Journey

I was so busy loving you that I got 
lost along the way.
I fell so head over heels for you that 
I neglected me.
I no longer catered to my own needs 
now I don't know who I am.
When I look into the mirror, foreign 
eyes are staring back at me.
I've been  fighting with all I can to 
find me but I don't know where to 
begin.
My journey of self-discovery may be 
challenging and scary,
But it's a journey that I must take no 
matter what.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Judy Ball October 4, 2021 at 11:04 AM Well done Alexis. So many of us lose ourselves in pursuit of pleasing someone else. You have to be the best YOU that YOU can be because no one else CAN be and YOU can be NO ONE ELSE. Good stuff here. God Bless, JB

Jennifer Proxenos October 3, 2021 at 12:16 PM Hi Alexis, a wonderful poem, I also wrote about a journey today. Hugs and blessings, Jenny I am proud to be your friend.

Mike Gentile October 3, 2021 at 6:06 AM I so relate to your heartfelt poetic expression Alexis! I had so much learning to do. You will make it !!! Happy Sunday!

Shirley Hawkins October 2, 2021 at 5:50 AM I thought your poem put this situation so well. When love becomes all involving and you don't think of your own welfare, this is sometimes abused making you feel lost. I enjoyed ready your poem very much, Alexis..

Chris Green October 1, 2021 at 9:35 AM It is definitely something you need to do my friend. Remember, you are special too and always will be.

Vijay Pandit October 1, 2021 at 6:16 AM We trek through life --a journey we must take as you so ably illustrate in this emotive write, Alexis.

Victor Buhagiar September 30, 2021 at 11:00 PM You must always look your best. You are you and not someone else.

Michelle Faulkner September 30, 2021 at 8:21 PM It's sad that you can get so wrapped up in someone else that you forget yourself, very profound~

Jan Allison September 30, 2021 at 2:42 PM so powerfully penned Alexis, a poem i think many can relate to when they are in a relationship and give it 100% and lose their identity. hugs jan xx