Self Esteem

My shrink says I haven't any..
self esteem that is.
Not good enough or smart enough
I thought the ugly duckling would
turn in to a swan.. didn't happen.
Just  living life in the slow lane.
Gray and unattractive, old too
But my mother loved me..
that's something, right?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Harper Avatar
November 12, 2010 at 10:46 AM
And your readers love your sense of humor, that is I do, you paint a character at a time of life that just goes with the flor:)
Devonshire Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Self esteem seems to be something we have to build within ourselves, Barbara. As a valedictorian, you know your have a lot of smarts! Now we have to work on your self perception of your outer beauty. To me you are beautiful; hope you can see yourself that way too. (But let's not give age any more thought, okay?) Love, Carolyn
Austin Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 7:00 AM
You nailed it! These shrinks are no damn good. Take it from me, us old folks are pretty smart or we wouldn't be around. As for looks - beauty is only skin deep. Your poetry tells me are BEAUTIFUL! Love, Dave
Falotico Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 5:59 AM
Beauty is inside and radiates on the outside...No age limit...Just beauty...Love Michael
Mehta Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 5:24 AM
The getting old is a mental feeling even though one is quite healthy in body. Nice expression of self-esteem
Onclaud Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 12:42 AM
ooh, of course.. there's only ONE you.. enjoyed this graceful offering! warmest, nette
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November 11, 2010 at 12:33 AM
That is a BIG something...a mother's love. There are those in the world without it. And that is a pity. Are you 90 yet? At 90, my grandmother said for the first time in her life, "Dane, I am GETTING old." Getting old! Not old, yet. And she still dyed her hair and primped. She was an inspiration. (But I like gray...every gray hair in my head = wisdom!...just a thought.) What do shrinks know, anyway? LOL Be ye kind...to yourself. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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