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Competition With Myself

I am in competition
with no one
with the exception of
myself.

Sometimes I think
life would be easier
if I were
dumb.

Maybe
if I were ugly
people would be
nice.

I
wish people
could see my
heart.

Perhaps
they might
actually like
me.

by Berteena
Harmony of the Soul
Featured on PoetrySoup - January 20,2019

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Date: 4/4/2020 9:47:00 AM Hey, Berteena my name is Gabriel. I am a student at a university and I have to write a paper on a poet or poem. The contents of the paper should include a bibliography, and also what events led them to create their piece. I was wondering if there was any way you could help me. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/15/2019 8:07:00 PM It's so nice to meet you, and here we are only interested in the soul, which sparkles from the poetry you write! Loved seeing your first post. Login to Reply Berteena Harmony Of The Soul Date: 2/25/2019 7:55:00 PM Thank you for welcoming me with such grace and kindness. Your soul shines! <3

Valerie Staton Date: 2/15/2019 9:26:00 AM I do not need to see your heart to see the goodness you possess. You are a beauty inside and out. :) Keep writing those terrific poems! Login to Reply Berteena Harmony Of The Soul Date: 2/25/2019 7:54:00 PM Oh wow! You have made my whole month! Thank you, Ms. Valerie! <3

Mike Grant Date: 2/13/2019 8:19:00 PM I like you just by the way you express yourself! Nice job ~Mike Login to Reply Berteena Harmony Of The Soul Date: 2/13/2019 9:53:00 PM Thank you for seeing the heart through the words. I appreciate you!

Line Gauthier Date: 2/2/2019 9:41:00 PM Welcome to Poetry Soup, Berteena. I look forward to reading much more of your poetry. Login to Reply Berteena Harmony Of The Soul Date: 2/2/2019 10:18:00 PM Very kind of you to welcome me. I will certainly enjoy reading your poetry as well.

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/30/2019 10:52:00 AM We do need to compete with ourselves and travel through the inner self in order to get that deeper understanding.. acquire growth and attain beauty.. A beautiful poem that speaks to the heart and mind.. a pleasure to read.. warmest wishes, Berteena. Revel in the love and light of the beautiful souls on PS. Blessings. Login to Reply Berteena Harmony Of The Soul Date: 1/30/2019 7:25:00 PM I see your soul, Besma, and It’s beautiful. Your words are in my heart now. Thank you, lovely one.

John Gondolf Date: 1/29/2019 4:53:00 AM Nicely written, Berteena, sometimes I think the world would be a better place if we could see someone’s heart before we see their face. Welcome to PS. John Login to Reply Berteena Harmony Of The Soul Date: 1/29/2019 7:51:00 PM You are very kind and encouraging. I appreciate your thoughts.

Bobby May Date: 1/27/2019 10:24:00 PM Sometimes that's all people see is the outside but not everyone so hang in there my friend. Login to Reply Berteena Harmony Of The Soul Date: 1/27/2019 10:26:00 PM Thank you, dear one.

Amber Chafer Date: 1/22/2019 4:25:00 PM True words I feel everyone thinks and feels. Well said. Login to Reply Berteena Harmony Of The Soul Date: 1/22/2019 5:29:00 PM Very kind of you, Amber. I appreciate your kind words.

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 1/20/2019 9:57:00 PM wow wonderful poem Login to Reply Berteena Harmony Of The Soul Date: 1/22/2019 5:28:00 PM Thank you so much!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/19/2019 11:07:00 PM Berteena, you are flashing your heart now, and I see it, and I like you. Welcome to Poetry Soup my new friend! Login to Reply Berteena Harmony Of The Soul Date: 1/19/2019 11:30:00 PM You are very kind, my lovely friend. I see your heart as you have so warmly welcomed me. Many blessings to you and yours. <3 B