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MindBodySoul
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0 posted 2007-04-18 11:50 AM



Good Enough

Since a young age I’ve been different
Never really fitting into the norm of things
Some would say, I’ve disappointed them
Because I wouldn’t do what was expected of me

But was I really a disappointment?
Was I not good enough?
Did I really need to fit into the norm?

I always thought I was being me
Not really acting out rebelliously
Never tried to prove a point
Just wanted to be accepted for my true self
Was that too much to ask?

Was I expecting too much from the norm?
It seems I did..
Because am still misunderstood
It hasn’t really changed much
I have grown immune
Things just bounce off
But deep within me,
I feel the pain of being different
I cry within, no more tears to shed

All I want is to be me
To be accepted
To be loved unconditionally
To be held without judgment
Have I been asking for too much?
Am I not good enough…….

Jen--->MindBodySoul

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1 posted 2007-04-18 12:25 PM


"All I want is to be me
To be accepted
To be loved unconditionally
To be held without judgment"

seems to me that is all anyone ever really wants. Sad it's so hard to really have and no, it's not asking too much.

paullallady
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2 posted 2007-04-18 12:47 PM


I believe that each of us wants the same thing as you speak of.  This is such a sad write, very touching.
Drauntz
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3 posted 2007-04-18 01:18 PM


glad to be different.

felt the doubt

enjoyed the writing.

secondhanddreampoet
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4 posted 2007-04-18 10:08 PM


excellent 'write'!

[I believe this is how many 'creative' and
'empathic' people often feel (particularly 'poets'?!)]

much applause!

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5 posted 2007-04-18 10:27 PM


Nice write! Welcome to the club, I've always known I was different!
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