People Pleaser, in Four Haiku
A little angst, but now with more haiku!
Sick, guilty, tired
I upset someone today
People-pleaser's mind
Sick to my stomach
Worry that they now hate me
Anxious fingers tap
Guilty of the hurt
The pain they feel in and out
This was all my fault
Tired of the effort
It takes to make all happy
Am I happy too?
Poet's Note: I think there are a lot of people pleasers out there who are tired of how physically sick and anxious they feel every time someone shows a negative emotion toward them. I've cut off so many corners of myself to be able to stuff my soul into a happy little box to present to others. And I'm just about done. If you're struggling with this too, this is for you. May we all find the peace we're looking for.
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Maggie Elizabeth
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Comments (3)
Beautifully captured!! Sometimes, I find guilt to be imposed by outside sources.
Omgggg, I'm a pathological people pleaser and this was highly relatable. I'm now slowly learning to say NO and set boundaries but the guilt is so real. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
Yes I was a people pleaser but now I have understood it's not needed to impress everyone and make them happy