Ready

I got my gloves on, my hair tied up. I'm ready for today and whatever guilt throws my way. I am going to fight back, throw my untrue thoughts into the trash. Pick my self-esteem off of the mat, that's riddled with all my what ifs and should haves. 
It's time to stand tall in this life ring. I'm tired of getting pummeled by my own insecurities. I am ready to take a step forward and throw a jab in; finally 
to crawl out of this mental cave I have been festering in. 
I just have to be strong, because my guilty conscience thrives on doing me wrong. I won't give it any power for it's not yours to make me cower; it's my life and you can't have it not now, not at any hour.
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McBride  Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 7:37 AM
Love it, we are our worst enemy, take care
Mazzucca Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 7:39 AM
Thank you for reading. You are so right.
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