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Icing On the Cake

You’re beautiful You’re strong You’re confident You’re amazing You’re wonderful You’re courageous You’re loving You’re kind I speak these words into existence in my life and watch them manifest. Because there was a time not long ago that I didn’t believe in myself, I didn't feel worthy to associate myself with anything good. The deep wounds of abuse warped my image of me. I still have to fight every day to see and feel beautiful. I used to wait on others to say these things about me Now I say them to myself if others say them too, That’s just icing on the cake……………….. 07/16/2021

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/18/2021 6:25:00 PM

I can't resist mentioning this, esp. given the words in your pretty poem: The title, 'Icing on the Cake,' could also be read as "I Sing on the Cake." ~ Just sayin'

Jan Allison

Date: 7/16/2021 6:18:00 PM

I can relate so so much to your lines Alexis. am adding this to my faves so i can recite it to myself! ( I did get told I looked stunning and had an amazing figure by a lady who had been singing on stage at an event I was at she saw me when was swing dancing and she told me when we were at our dance class on Thursday - it made my day!) hugs jan xx

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/16/2021 11:40:00 AM

Great poem, Alexis, but never allow others to acquire an edge over you; this is a great lesson to follow in the footsteps of my friend. Your poetry is an obvious manifestation of your kindness—my kindest wishes for you, dear Alexis.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/16/2021 6:49:00 AM

The deep wounds of abuse warped my image of me. Psychological poem. Well penned.

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 7/16/2021 6:21:00 AM

Beautiful! Uplifting! Inspirational

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/16/2021 5:44:00 AM

A splendid message to emulate my friend. Well done, Alexis.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/16/2021 4:54:00 AM

Never let others take the upper hand. Your poetry is a sure sign of your kindness.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/16/2021 4:33:00 AM

And you've bounced back Alexis, dont these abusers realise the damage they do to people. Never doubt or stop believing in yourself. Have a great weekend. Tom