No Ones More Damaged Than Me

It’s becoming harder to recall
A day and time when I awoke without prompt
Carefully clothed, standing tall
While studying my reflection, Not flinching at all
Manicured and groomed
Humming a tune
Leaving a trail of good vibes, as I danced down the hall

It’s difficult, you see
For someone like me
To feel adequate, important or wise
Most of my days, I’ve been ashamed
Hiding my average eyes

I hang my head low
Every place that I go
For the fear that someone may see
What I don’t want to show
I don’t need them to know
No one’s more damaged than me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Turner Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 2:13 PM
Wanna bet?
Smith Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 6:55 PM
Show those beautiful eyes. Never be ashamed. You are a wonderful wife and mother
Kiser Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 2:09 PM
Familiar, true; but we should all try to accept ourselves for whom we are while, striving to do better. We have to grow and if we can't accept and/or welcome change while accepting ourselves; we don't grow much at all. Grow my poetic friend...reach for the stars; well done.
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October 18, 2018 at 1:38 PM
We never see ourselves as others do and often it is easier to hide then to reveal. Your poem is sad and emotional but very well written.
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