Notes About The Poem

You're your own worst enemy

When all you have in your head is negative thoughts...
the first thing to come to mind will always be the worst.
You'll interpret things rashly and in the wretchedest light
not seeing the beauty and kindness that surrounds you.



AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
December 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
negative thoughts is one way of lying to oneself.
Gauthier Avatar
December 31, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I don't have room in my head to hear other people's negative thoughts.
Wolf Avatar
December 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Nothing like a 'bad eye' to turn cream into sauerkraut.
Gauthier Avatar
December 29, 2025 at 6:37 AM
lol ~ so true
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