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?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 3/17/2022 12:03:00 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.
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Date: 3/17/2022 8:24:00 AM
Very thought provoking! Keep up the good work!
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Date: 1/22/2019 6:36:00 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
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/23/2019 10:32:00 AM
Thank you!
Date: 1/19/2019 6:18:00 PM
An inspiring poem, to believe in yourself. Sometimes we get distracted and forget. Congrats on POTD!
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/21/2019 11:01:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 1/19/2019 1:09:00 PM
Good tone, good imagery. Good work Christopher.
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/21/2019 11:01:00 PM
Thank you, comrade.
Date: 1/12/2019 7:39:00 PM
Yes, I completely agree. Always be Yourself. You have expressed this perfectly. Congratulations Christopher, on Poem of the Day.
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Date: 1/12/2019 3:48:00 PM
Great piece Christopher and awesome advice, just needed that today after a rough day. Congrats on the POTD, Blessings, Gordon
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Date: 1/12/2019 5:57:00 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
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Date: 1/11/2019 11:47:00 PM
What a great poem! Congrats on POTD.
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Date: 1/11/2019 2:34:00 PM
Great advice Christopher congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:11:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 1/11/2019 2:09:00 PM
Wonderful advice, especially for the insecure. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor Christopher! : )
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:12:00 PM
I battle with insecurities a lot myself. Thank you.
Date: 1/11/2019 11:46:00 AM
Christopher, congratulations on POTD, enjoy the honor ~
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:12:00 PM
Thank you. I will!
Date: 1/11/2019 11:44:00 AM
Wonderful powerful poem Christopher, congratulations on POTD! xomo
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:12:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 1/11/2019 11:23:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Christopher. Well done. Best wishes~ Warren
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:12:00 PM
Thanks a lot.
Date: 1/11/2019 9:53:00 AM
this poem is really special, Christopher. congratulations on POTD. Such a positive and uplifting message!
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:12:00 PM
Thank you very much.
Date: 1/11/2019 9:48:00 AM
Excellent! Congratulations for POTD. A great poem to read today!
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:13:00 PM
I'm happy to hear that!
Date: 1/11/2019 9:27:00 AM
We believe in you my friend...nicely said, Christopher...and Congrats!!! on POTD!...love & light...^WW^
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:13:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 1/11/2019 9:20:00 AM
Very nice, Christopher. Congrats on POTD!
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:13:00 PM
Thanks a bunch.
Date: 1/11/2019 9:19:00 AM
Nicely done, Christopher, congratulations on POTD.
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:13:00 PM
Thanks. :D
Date: 1/11/2019 7:59:00 AM
Great poem. Congrats on POTD.
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Date: 1/11/2019 7:18:00 AM
- Good words to live by ... thumbs up :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Christopher :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:14:00 PM
Merci
Date: 1/11/2019 6:55:00 AM
“I believe I can fly” love it Christopher, congratulations for POTD honors...
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:14:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 1/11/2019 6:46:00 AM
Congrats on poem of the day, Christopher. Words of wisdom you wrote.
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:14:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 1/11/2019 4:12:00 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.
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/11/2019 11:14:00 PM
Thanks so much
Date: 1/10/2019 2:23:00 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!
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Christopher Goss
Date: 1/10/2019 8:43:00 PM
I agree!
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