Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

Commanding Your Feelings

So many seem to feel no self-esteem
feeling so very down think they're no good
confidence so low at various times
but there's a way to get one in the mood

You can raise yourself up again
feed yourself with good thoughts for real
talk into your mind, heart and spirit
don't cheapen your image turn your wheel

Learn not to accept inferiority
make sure never give it consent
no reason or person can do it
lift yourself up and be fully spent

Our experiences of life can affect us
whether for good or sadly for bad
never allow the bad to hold us down
hold the good so then to be glad

Pin it up on your kitchen wall
"no one can make you feel
inferior without your consent"
be your master give it your seal

(" No one can make you feel inferior without your consent")
- Eleanor Roosevelt(1884-1962)

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Jennifer Proxenos January 26, 2020 at 8:10 AM Sad to say but this inferior feeling starts from Junior school and unless a very strong character can stay with you always. I had a friend who was like that and we went through high school together but try as I may I could not convince her she was gorgeous, she committed suicide at the age of 26! Great poem Gordon. Hope you are well, Blessings, Jennifer. Gordon Mcconnell January 26, 2020 at 10:59 AM Hi Jennifer, so good to hear from you, I hear your summer is really hot, hope you're coping! That's such a sad tale about your friend committing suicide so young it's an increasing problem. We just heard last week about a friend's grandchild tried to commit suicide at 14 years old but was unsuccesful. We are well here just back from week in Scottish highlands which was relaxing and peaceful. Blessings,Gordon

Sandra Adams January 25, 2020 at 6:12 PM many suffer low self esteem or poor body image... you give some good advice in this one... i know in one of the schools i drive for they have signs in the bathroom that hang by the mirrors and say you are beautiful and things like that... nice penning my friend... hugs and blessings :) Gordon Mcconnell January 26, 2020 at 7:28 AM Hi Sandy, glad you liked it and found it helpful. Hugs and blessings,Gordon