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Two Voices

                In our heads are
                    two voices.
                       One is 
                      deceitful, 
                     judgmental...

            You're not good enough.
        You're not beautiful enough.
          You're not strong enough.
               You're not lovable.
               You're not worthy.
             You will fail if you try.

          Laugh off these falsehoods 
                     and listen to 
             the other voice within 
                    that tells you 
             the unvarnished truth...

                 You are enough.
                You are beautiful.
                  You are strong.
                 You are lovable.
  You are a trophy to be held up high!
        You will succeed, every time.

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Speaks Volumes Date: 1/14/2024 5:17:00 PM Its great advice my friend, but I will be satisfied if I can conjure a median between the two. Overconfidence can lead to disappointment, in my own experience. Your poem just became a wake up call to me that I must consciously create a mid way point between my voices. Thank you for your (once again) unique and valued poetry. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/14/2024 8:07:00 PM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, SV:-) Much appreciated, my friend.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/10/2024 8:37:00 PM You are…Edward! Nice! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/14/2024 8:08:00 PM Thank you so much, Kim:-) Blessings.

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/9/2024 7:04:00 AM Powerful message my friend. Your poem dwells in hope and inspiration. Uplifting thoughts! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/9/2024 7:49:00 AM Thank you very much, Vijay:-)

Tom Woody Date: 1/9/2024 5:38:00 AM I'm feeling prettier already thanks to this uplifting poem Ed Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/9/2024 7:49:00 AM Thank you very much, Tom:-)

Ink Empress Date: 1/9/2024 1:20:00 AM Dear EI, you always say the most touching things through your poetry! Sometimes we all feel like we are not good enough. And to hear these words is truly much needed for us all. I especially love how you’ve written “ You are enough. You are beautiful. You are strong.“! I hope this reaches many. A fave this is for me Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/9/2024 4:08:00 AM Thank very very for the wonderful feedback, visit and fave, Inky:-) You've brightened up my day this morning! Most obliged.