POEM| Damn You Insecurities
I see my reflection in the mirror
and tears trickle down my face
Am I pretty
I’m not so sure
Am I confident
I’m not so sure
Am I good enough
I’m not so sure
I stare at my reflection in the mirror
and I feel uncomfortable in my skin
Am I brown enough
I’m not so sure
Am I curvy enough
I’m not so sure
Am I tall enough
I’m not so sure
Am I smart enough
I’m not so sure
I take another look in the mirror
and I see myself for the first time
Damn you self-doubt
yes I’m enough
Damn you timidity
yes I’m enough
Damn you insecurities
yes I’m enough
Mariam Shittu
This poem was inspired by a true story. One day, someone came to me bearing her heart out. I told her she was enough and made her see why as well. Several weeks later, I asked her permission if I could write about it. Have you ever felt this way? Never forget that you are enough.
powerfully written…”I am enough”
I enjoyed this very much, bravo.
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Thank you!
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World class inspiration!!! We all need this. ” I am enough!!”.Thanks Mariam.
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Hi Krista, glad you’re inspired.
Have a good weekend.
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Constantly feeling like this…. Nice poem!!
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Thank you!
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This is a good write up. Keep the good work up.
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Thank you!
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First of all, I love this sooo much! Second of all, I need to print it and frame it and hang it over my headboard.. self affirmations are my favorite thing!
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I’m so glad to read this! Please print. Share Mariam Shittu’s words with the world!
Thank you ❤
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Thanks Mariam for this. I particularly love the simplicity and sincerely of the poem
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You’re welcome and thank you too.
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Thanks a lot for this!
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You’re welcome!
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