having a room full of strangers
loudly rooting for your failure
makes insecurity greater
and makes your self-esteem staler
when you already have this
habitual self-critic
that’s being vidicated
it’s harder to erase it
and when you come back home later
no one notices you’re paler
nobody to see the straight hurt
but you guess it doesn’t matter
you’re forced to keep it inside
you’re hiding in plain sight
and the worst part of all
is having no one to catch your fall
but persistence means resistance
and insistence means distinguished
strength and endurance
and a self-motivated assurance
because your harshest critic is yourself
but you’re really the only one to help
About the Creator
zoe frenchman
I’m Zoe, I’m 21, and I’m an aspiring writer, filmmaker, musician, & mental health advocate. I’m a poet and content writer currently enrolled in the Creative Writing BFA program at Full Sail U!
Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.
Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed. You could also pledge your support or give them a one-off tip, letting them know you appreciate their work.
Comments
There are no comments for this story
Be the first to respond and start the conversation.