Christopher Goss Poet Free verse

Believe In Yourself

If only for today...
Would you believe?
Not in a deity
Not in someone else
Not in some grand idea
But in yourself
We put faith in what is around us
But little of it finds a home
Within the depths of our soul
But there is one reality
Nothing is realer than you
Nobody ever knows you like you
Your deepest thoughts
Your greatest fears
What you see in the mirror
All uniquely personal
Language is imperfect
And something is lost when spoken
Be good to yourself
Be honest with yourself
Be the one you see in the mirror
Painted beautifully
With all your hopes and dreams
And no
You won't be some grand idea
You won't be someone else
You won't be some deity
For one day...
Would you believe...
In yourself?

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Darlene De Beaulieu March 17, 2022 at 12:03 PM Hello Christopher Gross, I just read this poem. i like what the message says as I read. It will be my fav. enjoy your day my friend.

David Drowley March 17, 2022 at 8:24 AM Very thought provoking! Keep up the good work!

Susan Ashley January 22, 2019 at 6:36 PM Your uplifting and thoughtful poem is full of inspiration and is so beautifully expressed, Christopher. Belated congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Christopher Goss January 23, 2019 at 10:32 AM Thank you!

Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu January 19, 2019 at 1:09 PM Good tone, good imagery. Good work Christopher. Christopher Goss January 21, 2019 at 11:01 PM Thank you, comrade.

Brandy Nicole January 12, 2019 at 7:39 PM Yes, I completely agree. Always be Yourself. You have expressed this perfectly. Congratulations Christopher, on Poem of the Day.

Gordon Mcconnell January 12, 2019 at 3:48 PM Great piece Christopher and awesome advice, just needed that today after a rough day. Congrats on the POTD, Blessings, Gordon

John Gondolf January 12, 2019 at 5:57 AM Beautiful breathtaking imagery, Andrea, it made me wish I was there. Something special about the stillness of daybreak. Congrats on a well deserved POTD. John

Carole Duet January 11, 2019 at 11:47 PM What a great poem! Congrats on POTD.

Jan Allison January 11, 2019 at 2:34 PM Great advice Christopher congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:11 PM Thank you!

Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2019 at 2:09 PM Wonderful advice, especially for the insecure. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor Christopher! : ) Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:12 PM I battle with insecurities a lot myself. Thank you.

Constance La France January 11, 2019 at 11:46 AM Christopher, congratulations on POTD, enjoy the honor ~ Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:12 PM Thank you. I will!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 11, 2019 at 11:44 AM Wonderful powerful poem Christopher, congratulations on POTD! xomo Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:12 PM Thank you!

Warren Doll January 11, 2019 at 11:23 AM Congratulations on POTD, Christopher. Well done. Best wishes~ Warren Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:12 PM Thanks a lot.

Daniel Turner January 11, 2019 at 9:53 AM this poem is really special, Christopher. congratulations on POTD. Such a positive and uplifting message! Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:12 PM Thank you very much.

Heidi Sands January 11, 2019 at 9:48 AM Excellent! Congratulations for POTD. A great poem to read today! Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:13 PM I'm happy to hear that!

Winged Warrior January 11, 2019 at 9:27 AM We believe in you my friend...nicely said, Christopher...and Congrats!!! on POTD!...love & light...^WW^ Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:13 PM Thank you!

Charles Messina January 11, 2019 at 9:20 AM Very nice, Christopher. Congrats on POTD! Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:13 PM Thanks a bunch.

Eve Roper January 11, 2019 at 9:19 AM Nicely done, Christopher, congratulations on POTD. Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:13 PM Thanks. :D

Chris Green January 11, 2019 at 7:59 AM Great poem. Congrats on POTD.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 11, 2019 at 7:18 AM - Good words to live by ... thumbs up :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Christopher :) - // Anne-Lise :) Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:14 PM Merci

Charlie Smith January 11, 2019 at 6:55 AM “I believe I can fly” love it Christopher, congratulations for POTD honors... Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:14 PM Thank you!

Vijay Pandit January 11, 2019 at 6:46 AM Congrats on poem of the day, Christopher. Words of wisdom you wrote. Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:14 PM Thank you!

Besma Riabi Dziri January 11, 2019 at 4:12 AM "Language is imperfect And something is lost when spoken"! Indeed, there are things that transcends language! What we believe in.. what we feel could not always be rendered! A deep write! Congratulations, Christopher on your POTD! My deepest regards. Christopher Goss January 11, 2019 at 11:14 PM Thanks so much

Caren Krutsinger January 10, 2019 at 2:23 AM A favorite for me; If we all did this, what a wonderful life and a terrific world we would all reside in, and everyone would be insanely happy! Christopher Goss January 10, 2019 at 8:43 PM I agree!