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you are the only you
Poem, inspiration, motivation, encouragement.
just
can't get out of bed
give anymore
just
think what the fuck
why the fuck
Just
Close your eyes, sleep and rest
Rest and sleep, recharge
Even when it all feels too much
*
Know
Some days are bad,
some better
Some days are rainy Tuedays
Some sunny Saturdays
Some can go fuck themselves
*
pulling yourself together
cheering yourself up
getting on with life
trying to put on a smile
*
trivial solutions
*
nonsense
*
Not
tough enough?
Who said
Not
loveable enough?
Who said
Not
enough?
*
Who said
*
Point them out
call them out
*
take away
the power
the hold
they have
over you
*
through
belitting you
knocking you
*
Remember
*
one thing
*
just one thing
*
you are not just only you
*
you are the only you
*
Thanks for reading!
Author's Notes: Just as I said in my other recent piece, this was thrown together while waiting for Part 4 of my Instrusive Thoughts of a Psychopath to be published (It's been in the review stage for two days now)
About the Creator
Paul Stewart
Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.
Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.
"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson
The Accidental Poet - Poetry Collection is now available!
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Comments (6)
Absolutely true, whether fortunately or not.
Point them out, call them out... This piece speaks to the depths of soul resonance. Perfectly grounding by design, what a journey! I admire the empowerment this piece holds - Brilliant work Paul!!
And the world is such a better place with the one and only you in it! LOVE this one! Specifically where you say that some days can "go fuck themselves" Lol! Even though that line made me laugh, this was truly inspiring and so full of truth—take the power away by calling it out. Just bloody brilliant stuff here, pal!
Take away the power they have. Yes, I would love to kill them. I am the only me, so I gotta become the best version of me hehehe. Loved your poem!
My sentiments EXACTLY.
Well said.