Today's Top Three Poems (and how they can hold meaning in your Life)

Hello, this is a start of a new series that views short poetry and comments on its importance and impact on bettering your mindset and positive outlook on life. I hope that you will like it :)

Poetry #1

"They keep saying that beautiful is something a girl needs to be. But honestly? Forget that. Don't be beautiful. Be angry, be intelligent, be witty, be klutzy, be interesting, be funny, be adventurous, be crazy, be talented- there are an eternity of other things to be other than beautiful. And what is beautiful anyway but a set of letters strung together to make a word? Be your own definition of amazing, always. That is so much more important than anything beautiful, ever- Nikita Gill"

How many times could you count on your fingers about people telling you that you are not beautiful enough? How many times have you felt unworthy or unattractive because of a social media post? How many diets or quick workout plans have you tried? The number on the scale does not define your beauty. Believe me when I have had thoughts about doing these unhealthy things because I wanted other people to tell me that I was beautiful. I know now that the only person who could make me feel pretty is myself. I advise/hope that you could take this poem in your heart and have the courage to venture outside beauty and find your own voice. Or use beauty to enhance your OWN beautiful qualities.

Poetry # 2

"Throw away all weakness. Tell your body that it is strong, tell your mind that it is strong and have unbounded faith and hope in yourself- Swami Vivekananda"

The weakness that this poet is talking about is that little voice inside our heads that says that we cant do this. The crippling anxiety that holds us back from saying yes to any new thing in our life. The weakness that only you know. But what happens if you tell that voice that "I can do" that "I am more than my anxiety"? Would that voice slowly get quiet? Would you have more courage to say yes? I hope that you say yes to that new adventure, that you say yes to that chance you fear. You can never make the wrong decision that your heart wants to take. As long as it adds flourish to your life, I hope you will say yes and take a chance on yourself.

Poetry # 3

"There was a girl who knew the worse pains- she knew the feeling of her heart torn to pieces, the feeling of her soul ripped apart to shreds. So she became kind- she let people break her, hurt her in so many ways, that she would so slowly pick the shards and put them back again. After all, what's there to be scared of after dying a million times inside?- Hangel Writer"

When someone or something breaks our heart, it hurts like someone has stuck a dagger in our hearts. The emptiness and loneliness that plague our hearts after is a pain that makes living in this world harder than ever. But you are so strong, and you WILL get through this. I know that it is so hard to live right now but give life one more chance. After this pain pass- and it will pass- you will rise into a beautiful phoenix. I know that you feel so alone right now, but you are never truly alone. This will pass, and you will feel the happiest you have ever felt after this. Just listen to your heart and trust that you will be led to your best path. I believe in you, and I care about you. Please don't give up and give it one more chance. You are so strong.

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Author's comment:

Thank you so much for reading my article. I hope that one of these three poems touched you in some type of way.

Thank you :)

- Soph

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