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Closer To Fine

I seek insight from wiser people than me To advise on who I am and who I should be I carefully close up elements of who I am Hiding from judgement may make me a sham There are moments when I just freely express But following those moments I fret, I obsess I'm too intent on acceptance ahead of self worth It's a contradictory, debilitating, nonsensical curse If I calm down and find my kind, I'm closer to fine Perhaps only when I care less can I actually shine Closer to fine Poetry Contest 15th February 2023 Sponsored by: Kai Michael Neumann

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Valsa George

Date: 2/15/2023 8:22:00 PM

Though you are conscious of your self worth , you seek advice from wise people and look for acceptance from others. It is natural for anyone. Though you are confident in yourself, too much of a desire to be authentic can make you sometimes restless. So choosing a golden mean is the ideal thing to be closer to fine. Very profound thoughts dear friend

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/15/2023 11:20:00 PM

Thank you Valsa

Peter Rees

Date: 2/15/2023 5:09:00 AM

Seeking and finding acceptance is part of the human psyche but to obsess about one’s self-worth could surely lead to alienation and accusations of self-importance. A very thoughtful and well-written poem which deserves pondering.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/15/2023 5:51:00 AM

I'd never really thought about it that way. I think it's less in a Hyacinth Bucket sense of self worth and more in 'what is my value' sense. Being comfortable in my own skin and to be authentic without fearing it could lead to me getting wrapped up in feeling like an outsider or foolish. I suppose you make a very good point that 'just being' doesn't usually attract or require fanfare. A point I quite possibly miss completely haha! It's quite an insight for a Wednesday afternoon!