Self Image

Picture you inside your mind
who you are and what you find.
Your image did not develop overnight
long and slow did your self image sight.

The picture is not in another mind,
what they perceive or what they find.
That image of who they think they see,
is not what your inner self might be.

Imposed by others, data may flawed be,
Your inner self they can not see.
Parents and peers, trauma and tears,
All shape self image through the years.

Picture you inside your mind
who you are and what you find.
Ask yourself if this picture is right and true,
is it exactly what God above says of you?

i amidentityimagerhyme

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Paula Goldsmith

January 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM

What a creative/powerful write with a great ending. Great Pictures.... Have a blessed day writing away..............

Miranda Hawley

January 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Thank you. The inspiration for this poem came from a book I am reading through called: "Who am I in Christ Jesus?". Specifically, this poem came from its 2nd chapter about developing a self-image.

Valsa George

January 13, 2025 at 4:29 AM

So insightful and wise. Our true image may be different from what others can see from outside. In the same way what we think of ourselves may be shaped by other's opinions of us. That too cannot be our real identity. It needs a lot of introspection to find who we really are. A great poem, dear Miranda.

Miranda Hawley

January 13, 2025 at 6:39 AM

Thanks so much for the compliment.