Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

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 Godwin March 30, 2025 at 5:43 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. Mike Gentile April 5, 2025 at 5:19 AM You kind words mean a lot Cay Cay, thank you xxoo

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

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

Jan Allison March 23, 2025 at 3:36 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 Mike Gentile March 23, 2025 at 5:55 AM Thank you so much Jan xxoo

Ink Empress March 18, 2025 at 1:50 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 Mike Gentile March 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM Thank you so much Ink Empress!

Anne-Lise Andresen March 17, 2025 at 1:19 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 Mike Gentile March 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM Thank you so much Anne-Lise!!!

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

Valsa George March 16, 2025 at 7:08 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. Mike Gentile March 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM Thank you Valsa and Happy Sunday xxoo

Duke Beaufort March 15, 2025 at 8:47 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!! Mike Gentile March 16, 2025 at 7:27 AM Thanks Duke!!

Tom Cunningham March 15, 2025 at 8:47 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 Mike Gentile March 16, 2025 at 7:27 AM Thank you Tom, Happy Sunday!

Deb M March 15, 2025 at 6:22 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 Mike Gentile March 15, 2025 at 7:12 AM Thank you Deb, those old childhood bullies be damed!! Happy Saturday xxoo