Wilma Neels Poet I do not know?

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 May 31, 2010 at 5:38 AM (Y)!!

Michael J. Falotico May 31, 2010 at 5:29 AM Well said.. Been there done that.. well written love... always Michael

Heidie Buys May 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM Hardhitting and an insightful poem, well written. Well done. Regards Heidie

Katherine Stella May 30, 2010 at 7:41 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

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Ralph Taylor May 29, 2010 at 12:39 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 May 28, 2010 at 9:39 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. May 28, 2010 at 4:58 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 :)