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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.

Copyright © Alexis Y. | Year Posted 2021

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Judy Ball Date: 10/4/2021 11:04:00 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 Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 10/3/2021 12:16:00 PM Hi Alexis, a wonderful poem, I also wrote about a journey today. Hugs and blessings, Jenny I am proud to be your friend. Login to Reply

Mike Gentile Date: 10/3/2021 6:06:00 AM I so relate to your heartfelt poetic expression Alexis! I had so much learning to do. You will make it !!! Happy Sunday! Login to Reply

Shirley Hawkins Date: 10/2/2021 5:50:00 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.. Login to Reply

Chris Green Date: 10/1/2021 9:35:00 AM It is definitely something you need to do my friend. Remember, you are special too and always will be. Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/1/2021 6:16:00 AM We trek through life --a journey we must take as you so ably illustrate in this emotive write, Alexis. Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/30/2021 11:00:00 PM You must always look your best. You are you and not someone else. Login to Reply

Michelle Faulkner Date: 9/30/2021 8:21:00 PM It's sad that you can get so wrapped up in someone else that you forget yourself, very profound~ Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 9/30/2021 2:42:00 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 Login to Reply