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I'm not strong enough

I’m not strong enough
I can’t carry this load today
My ego is weighing me down
It’s hard not to reach for a crutch
The littlest of things weighs a ton
I can’t lift them on my own
Dope me up with adrenaline
Pump my ego up  with iron

I’m not strong enough
I failed at resistance training
My strength has departed
It’s fled from me with my will
Give me back my crutch
I’ll hobble into a phone booth
I’ll hide my weakness from you
I’ll emerge in my Superman outfit

I’m not strong enough
Resistance is nature’s law
Trees need gravity to grow
They do not lie in despair
They pump fists to the sky
Not spineless me under a log
Resistance to growth is futile
Seeds aren’t trees overnight

I’m not strong enough
Muscles take time to grow
Small failings make skin tough
Turn crutches into wings
Stop these anabolic steroids
Feel my weight naturally
Learn to crawl to the door
Rise on my own strength

But, I’m not strong enough

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Hilda Greenhough Date: 4/21/2024 2:24:00 PM I hope it is OK to be just an average person. The regular person makes the world turn. Thank you for this poem. I was inspired. Login to Reply Triny Xiang Date: 4/22/2024 10:47:00 AM Thank you, Hilda. People often forget it's the people not kings and queens that make the world turn. It is you who inspire me.

Jay Narain Date: 4/17/2024 10:04:00 AM Nice poem. The self determination helps in overcoming the negative feelings. Login to Reply Triny Xiang Date: 4/22/2024 10:46:00 AM Thanks, Jay. Your estimation of me means alot. I have either a choice for self-determination or surrender. The former is better than the latter.

Paige Hind Date: 4/16/2024 11:37:00 PM I wish you the best in your journey and enjoyed this poem. :) Thanks for your comment on my poem. Login to Reply Triny Xiang Date: 4/16/2024 11:48:00 PM Thank you. Your praise is well deserved.