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Low Self Esteem

I wish you would ease your hold on me... I wish you would allow me, to be who I really am... I wish you would not sit on my shoulder and whisper in my ear "you're not good enough"… I wish you could disappear and never find your way back... I know, I would be happy then I know I would have the courage to venture out and reach for my dreams... Then I know, I would be me, if only I could rid myself of you, low self esteem…

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Sajdah Al-Riyami

Date: 5/31/2010 5:38:00 AM

(Y)!!

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 5/31/2010 5:29:00 AM

Well said.. Been there done that.. well written love... always Michael

Heidie Buys

Date: 5/30/2010 3:00:00 PM

Hardhitting and an insightful poem, well written. Well done. Regards Heidie

Katherine Stella

Date: 5/30/2010 7:41:00 AM

I do this to myself a couple times but catch it in act and change like your play on words here this is time to dust off all old bugers and rise above the tieds also thanks for your kind comment on my poem going to make that into a pop country song soon keep up the great work enjoyed

Shiny Oommen

Date: 5/29/2010 2:00:00 PM

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Ralph Taylor

Date: 5/29/2010 12:39:00 PM

It can really be mentaly debilitating and difficult to overcome. Professonial help may be needed. Great write, Wilma. Thanks for reading mine.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/28/2010 9:39:00 AM

Don't understand why people sometimes make those closest to them feel like they are unworthy. Can relate to your message in this thought-provoking poem, Wilma. Very insiteful! Love, Carolyn

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 5/28/2010 4:58:00 AM

this is such a heartfelt message for to low self esteem, Wilma--it actually reminds me of one of my poems, Letter to Anxiety--but writing about it does seem like a wonderful release, isn't it? ...and hmm maybe a bite or two of yummy chocolate could lift your spirits up ;) thanks for your comments on my poems :)