Jay Narain Poet Free verse

Self Confidence

Watching the movie "Wizard of the Oz”, what do I see,
Cowardly lion does not have courage,
"Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave?",
'What others have got that I ain't got with lack of self-confidence? '

'What others have got that I ain't got with lack of self-confidence?' 
Whenever I tried to create my image,
I felt ignored, lonely, and found no one listening to my nervous voice,
Fearful and hurt, I was losing my self-confidence.

Fearful and hurt, I was losing my self-confidence,
Till I heard the voice, Look over your audience,
Speak your heart out, let the people hear in silence,
Think of the ways to build your self-confidence.

Think of the ways to build the self-confidence,
Overcome the despair with the visions of hope,
Overcome the fear with acts of self-assurance,
As a last act, think you are as superior than anyone else.

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Speaks Volumes February 3, 2024 at 2:35 PM So that's how you do it, my feisty friend. You have versed your secret in such a resplendent way, and you alone are proof it works ! I adore the way you are not afraid to be a voice for the underdog, and admire all the traits that you possess so eloquently stated in this poem. Coupled with your in depth modesty, I am proud to be your friend. This is a fave for me. ....... Wen

Bill Baker February 1, 2024 at 4:41 PM Good advice, Jay. That will straighten that lion out. :-) Have a great day, my friend! Bill

Andrea Dietrich February 1, 2024 at 2:31 PM Great message. I only lack in this area in certain things like mechanics and science or math

Vijay Pandit February 1, 2024 at 1:46 PM Words that inspire and instill confidence: ---Overcome the despair with the visions of hope, Overcome the fear with acts of self-assurance-- great advice, Jay.