Always taught I'm less than
told I can't when I think I can
too emotional when I'd cry
told 'why bother?' when I'd try
glared hisses 'quiet' when I'd speak
love me more if I was meek?
now when confidence needs a boost
why must those lessons instead be loosed?
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I must find my inner script
one that doesn't leave me ripped
words of love, encouragement
ones that build not leave me bent
confidence around me drape
resolve and surety can take shape
though I am weak may this be true
I am made strong enough through you.
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Judey Kalchik
It's my time to find and use my voice.
Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.
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Let's Don't Do This
"I just can't do this anymore..." "Do what?" What can't you do? Put gas in your own car? I swear to God you make me take care of everything, don't you? You know I'm on my way to work right now but that never stops you from bothering me, does it?"
By Shirley Belk7 days ago in Fiction
Comments (7)
Beautiful poem… love the rhythm and rhyme. So sad, the impact of negativity. Wonderful conclusion.
This is why you are the Queen, and why I💙you, <3 This is great, Judey <3
Found myself swearing at myself last night because I couldn't find my phone. It takes time to rebuild a new self-script, but I'm working on it too.
Believe in yourself. You know how good you are, and so do we. Love the image
Like an anthem! So well written
You are the best beautiful badass we know. And we love you. 💜
Those final two lines really hit the sentiment behind your poem Find strength in those around you