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Worthy Of Being

Why do I feel so unworthy of being
                       Don’t I deserve all of life that I’m seeing
Seeds that are planted in innocent soil
                                  Offer a mindset so ready to spoil

Feeling unwanted, tormented by fear
                    Not good enough, so the message is clear
Different is not what the world will allow
      Emptiness weighs more than most things somehow

Still, understanding can offer relief
                   How when so young, we can imprint belief
Knowing what’s wrong and what’s right I can shout
             Still ghosts remain that will harbor such doubt

Why do I feel so unworthy of being
                Questions I ask myself somehow are freeing
I know that I am a pillar of rock
                          Go ahead, ridicule, slander and mock

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CayCay Jennings Date: 3/30/2025 5:43:00 PM Talented writing expresses the insecurities many live with. I'm sure this one came from 'within' as many of mine do. You spilled this therapy write beautifully. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 4/5/2025 5:19:00 AM You kind words mean a lot Cay Cay, thank you xxoo

Heidi Sands Date: 3/26/2025 5:39:00 AM So well expressed Mike. There are days that can be like this. I hope you are doing well. Happy Wednesday! :) Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/27/2025 3:58:00 AM Thank you Heidi, so nice to hear from you, Happy Thursday xxoo

Victor Buhagiar Date: 3/25/2025 3:30:00 AM Well I hope this is just a poem. Your output always pleases me. You are great. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/25/2025 4:56:00 AM Victor, you are so kind, thank you! I wrote this on a "down day" but I am well@!! Happy Tuesday!!!

Jan Allison Date: 3/23/2025 3:36:00 AM this moved me to tears Mike I was bullied throughout my life especially at school and treated so differently to my sibling by my parents BUT I have moved on though I admit I often have those feelings of not being good enough. write on my friend - you are loved by so many of us here:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/23/2025 5:55:00 AM Thank you so much Jan xxoo

Ink Empress Date: 3/18/2025 1:50:00 AM Dear Mike, im so sorry you feel this way, i think sometimes we go through such emotions when we feel unheard, misunderstood and unappreciated, but please know that you are worthy. Never unworthy! And i felt the last lines strongly! It is the worst feeling when one makes us feel so bad when we express, mocking us in some way, and apparently being different is a sin in some peoples eyes. I felt this poem deeply! Sending you light always Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/20/2025 6:18:00 PM Thank you so much Ink Empress!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/17/2025 1:19:00 PM - An image that life is like a card game... some always "win"... others never... the social game can be rotten, Mike - Experience this as a child... it will never be forgotten (I know and have experienced it) - hugs Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/20/2025 6:17:00 PM Thank you so much Anne-Lise!!!

Unseeking Seeker Date: 3/16/2025 8:13:00 PM some hands hurt us but then other hands heal us. as we forgive, accept and move on, radiating love & light, we transcend Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/17/2025 12:43:00 PM Thank you so much!!!

Valsa George Date: 3/16/2025 7:08:00 AM The bitter experiences of younger days will haunt us throughout life, taking away our sense of self worth. Still we can get over such negative feelings if we consciously try. Please understand that each one must have suffered such sad experiences at one time or the other in life and it is not your singular experience! Always remind yourself that you are a pillar of rock. Wish you happy days ahead, dear Mike. Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/16/2025 7:28:00 AM Thank you Valsa and Happy Sunday xxoo

Duke Beaufort Date: 3/15/2025 8:47:00 PM Mike, thanks for sharing this one and these feelings. We all have had experiences that tend to tear us down, and how difficult indeed it is to move on and forgive. It's not easy. Hope you are well...smiles!! Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/16/2025 7:27:00 AM Thanks Duke!!

Tom Cunningham Date: 3/15/2025 8:47:00 AM Unpleasant experiences we have in our youth can follow us throughout our lives. Shame on those we dish it out it's them that are worthless. Enjoy your weekend Mike. Tom Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/16/2025 7:27:00 AM Thank you Tom, Happy Sunday!

Deb M Date: 3/15/2025 6:22:00 AM Oh Mike this made me sad….l hope its fiction my friend. I can really relate to your words so this poem resonates with me. I felt that way growing up and my early adult years but finally l do longer. We are all worthy of being! Soupmail! Debx Login to Reply Mike Gentile Date: 3/15/2025 7:12:00 AM Thank you Deb, those old childhood bullies be damed!! Happy Saturday xxoo