I Choose To Live
For far too long I have denied myself a life of joy, prosperity, and the understanding that I too deserve happiness despite my mistakes.
For countless years it seems I have mentally digested a falsified definition of who I am and allowed my potential to be malnourished-
feeding my mind with welcoming thoughts of unworthiness.
What of these thoughts of mine that encapsulated me?
What of these tangled webs of self-sabotage that stagnates my growth?
You see, there's power in the mind but that power could sway either way-
dominantly viewing ourselves with a positive perception or lack thereof.
However, between the two lies a balance of acceptance-
by embracing all of who you are including the imperfections.
So, no more will I hide within the shadows of self-doubt-
holding me hostage, unable to step into the light and dismiss the idea that I have nothing to offer the world
How dare me think less of who I am?
How could I be so oblivious to how special the powers that be have made me?
Of course, I'm not perfect. But who is?
Its my decision to be happy
It's my decision to LIVE!!!!
Copyright © Keith Eliely | Year Posted 2022
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