Box

There was a young girl, who
was often put in many boxes.
She was put into a box by
family members. Because she
was a bit shy and awkward. 
Resulting in the box of feeling
like an outcast. Life was hard 
and she got treated differently
because she wasn’t pretty 
enough or thin enough. 
Resulting in a box of low 
     self-esteem. 

When she went to school she 
got put into another box. And
she had trouble focusing and
paying attention. Going to 
school was so much of a 
struggle that she would 
often daydream. Her box 
was her mind, due to the 
fact that she didn’t learn 
like other people.
When she would write she would 
often leave out words. She felt
so dumb. Years later she found 
out that she had a learning
disability. What saved her is she 
could always write a good story. 
Although it was not grammatically 
              correct. 

Her life changed when she found 
writing. That girl started to believe 
in herself more. Although she 
continues to struggle with how 
she learns that young lady will
not be confined to any box. 
She will break down any box 
that she finds herself in. 
Whether it’s feeling like an
outcast, having low esteem,
or feeling dumb. Feeling in-
competent originated In
          her mind. 

  

04/27/2023
Contest: X Challenge Words
Sponsor: Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Andresen Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 1:21 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Alexis :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Box" is a powerful write/ending. No person should be put in a box yet families/friends do it. So Wrong. Have a great/blessed day...............
La France Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 6:54 AM
Alexis, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations ! If yiu want to soup me about your placement please do .
Y. Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 7:07 AM
Hi Constance, Once again you held a good contest. Thanks for my placement in your contest. Have a wonderful day;-) Alexis
Sambourne Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 5:49 AM
So true Alexis. A youth can be labelled by the education system early in life + the label sticks. To me, the difficulty is the message replay when it is internalized by the youth who has been stigmatized + labelled. Congratulations on a fine write. Brian
Congratulations on your win in the Contest ...Alexis I read a touching story , Many questions came up, Why? Life is so complicated...dear. I like they way you put this into poetry. Well done
Pandit Avatar
April 28, 2023 at 2:35 PM
A poignant story--a touching write, Alexis. Well done my friend.
McBride  Avatar
April 28, 2023 at 1:54 PM
This happens to often, what a great poem for one to learn from, and to bring awareness, to bring hope for another that might be in a box : )
Buehler Avatar
April 28, 2023 at 12:21 PM
When people realize that the things we have in common are so much greater than our differences, hopefully, there won't be anymore of these boxes. An excellent poem, Alexis. I hope you are blessed with a win. :)
Turner Avatar
April 28, 2023 at 9:15 AM
It is a sad reality that some are stereotyped or labeled which affects their self worth. Some never climb out of the "box". This "girl" has found her way out and now the world is her box and her writing is the ribbon. Nicely penned, Alexis with a great message. Have a wonderful weekend young lady:)
Callus Avatar
April 28, 2023 at 8:04 AM
As an ex-teacher I can well understand what this 'girl' had to go through, Alexis. Many times I had to 'lift' children from previously wrongly labelled boxes, and some went on to make me proud. ~ Warm regards, my friend // paul
George Avatar
April 28, 2023 at 1:21 AM
Some are dumped to the corner for the simple reason that they are not good looking or smart enough. Such people feel the suffocation of being in a box. The mental injury may heal in course of time, but the scar remains. A metaphorical poem, quite touching.
Cunningham Avatar
April 28, 2023 at 1:16 AM
Some people are quick to judge others but they should take a good luck at themselves. Enjoy your weekend Alexis. Tom
Daniel Avatar
April 28, 2023 at 1:05 AM
So touching, Alexis, sadly the society puts us into many boxes which cramp us and our thinking...
Edmonds  Avatar
April 28, 2023 at 12:18 AM
A compelling story/poem Alexis, no child or anyone should be put in a box it’s brutally cruel. We are all born free and that’s how we should stay whatever we are, however we look. Best wishes for the contest… Belle
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