Confidence

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5/2/2024 for Confidence, Clean Air, Confluence, Clash of Civilizations Poetry Contest sponsored by Sotto Poet

Cruel fate has twisted and bent your shape? Your DNA has cast you as you are? There is no way you can ever escape The parental abuse which left a scar? You're tired of ev'ry guru and preacher, Who for self-serving reasons would mold you? Who should you be? Don't look to a teacher, Or what hubby or wifey has told you. You must look inside to solve the riddle? You are not something that you have to find By seeking the answer in your middle. Leave all of that disquietude behind. Be whatever ever you want to be. Do it for yourself, and confidently.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/4/2024 6:10:00 PM

Well done, David! Congratulations!

David Crandall
Date: 5/4/2024 9:03:00 PM

Thanks Kim

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/4/2024 4:40:00 PM

David, This wonderful poem about self-empowerment and acceptance. It expresses the concept that individuals should not be defined by external influences or previous traumas, but rather go within themselves to uncover their own identity and confidently pursue their own path. Congratulations on your stunning win.

David Crandall
Date: 5/4/2024 5:19:00 PM

Wow, thanks much Sotto, and thanks for the prompt, giving the opportunity to think about and explore the idea!