Repeat After Me : )
I don’t have to be strikingly beautiful,
Or more exquisite than words can say.
I needn’t be looked at as perfect
In every conceivable way.
It’s okay if I’m not thought an entity
Of unimaginable worth.
I don’t mind if I’m not the greatest thing
That ever hit planet earth.
I can live without being a creature
Of distinction beyond belief—
With persona so utterly dazzling,
Lesser beings only weep with grief.
I never needed to describe myself
With such egocentric vernacular.
I’m quite satisfied with the way I am:
Purely, and simply, spectacular.
Image is found at Kadacat's Flickr link at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadacat/1801256805/
Jenny Gordon
Ah, superb! Wonderful tribute to the joys of merely being one's wonderful self. The image is delightful in presenting the exquisite care-freedom of youth and ignorance. Beautifully clever encouragement to simply be yourself. I like it. You're too perfect.
Ah, superb! Wonderful tribute to the joys of merely being one's wonderful self. The image is delightful in presenting the exquisite care-freedom of youth and ignorance. Beautifully clever encouragement to simply be yourself. I like it. You're too perfect.
JustStella
This charming piece of yours made me smile and these days I sure do need a smile, or two. A wonderfully inspiring poem Chaos, truly. Everyone should feel this way about themselves.
This charming piece of yours made me smile and these days I sure do need a smile, or two. A wonderfully inspiring poem Chaos, truly. Everyone should feel this way about themselves.
devaamido
Hey Dude, you been readin' my autobiography again?
Hey Dude, you been readin' my autobiography again?
magnolia
Wise words Chaos.We are who we are, and we have to love ourselves sometimes !...great poem..Maggie :)
Wise words Chaos.We are who we are, and we have to love ourselves sometimes !...great poem..Maggie :)
Raj Arumugam
lyrical, persuasive and wise, Chaos...
lyrical, persuasive and wise, Chaos...
Shashendra Amalshan
Great inspirational words to lift the spirits of the reader.
Great inspirational words to lift the spirits of the reader.
Ency Bearis
You nailed it my friend with that discipline of our selves, for we are the captain of our selves.
You nailed it my friend with that discipline of our selves, for we are the captain of our selves.
Karin Anderson
It is so worthy of repeating Chaos as we should be ourselves. I think when we express creativity through the arts, and we can all try and find a special way to do this, one's self worth can improve. I love the last stanza!
It is so worthy of repeating Chaos as we should be ourselves. I think when we express creativity through the arts, and we can all try and find a special way to do this, one's self worth can improve. I love the last stanza!
narain, jay p.
We have to be ourselves. Nice poem.
We have to be ourselves. Nice poem.
Isabella Cecilia Maria
I agree with JTA, we must be content of who we are clothed with humility and kindness.
I agree with JTA, we must be content of who we are clothed with humility and kindness.
heather wilkins
the old saying, if we don't love ourselves, how can we love others. so true. nice write Chaos.
the old saying, if we don't love ourselves, how can we love others. so true. nice write Chaos.
Fay Slimm
The theme of this brilliant piece of advice needs everday reading by many -- great contribution to looking at self in the right way Chaos. Recommended
The theme of this brilliant piece of advice needs everday reading by many -- great contribution to looking at self in the right way Chaos. Recommended
kath
Go you Chaos! This speaks to everyone about the value of self esteem. You really do have to be happy with yourself, be able to look your image straight in the eye in that mirror every day. This says it all without being more than tongue in cheek arrogant :) Bravo!!!!!! :) kath xxxx
Go you Chaos! This speaks to everyone about the value of self esteem. You really do have to be happy with yourself, be able to look your image straight in the eye in that mirror every day. This says it all without being more than tongue in cheek arrogant :) Bravo!!!!!! :) kath xxxx
LightH2O
I agree, we need to love and be loyal to self.
I agree, we need to love and be loyal to self.
Chaos1214
Ha ha... Hold on. I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea. It's true I have a generally favorable opinion of myself, but the point of this piece is my contention that this the way everyone should feel : D
Ha ha... Hold on. I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea. It's true I have a generally favorable opinion of myself, but the point of this piece is my contention that this the way everyone should feel : D
James T. Adair
I like the poem and the not-so-surprise ending. We should be humble but remain our own #1 fan. Life is trying and we need at least 1 on our side.
I like the poem and the not-so-surprise ending. We should be humble but remain our own #1 fan. Life is trying and we need at least 1 on our side.
Lynda Robson
And we wouldn't want you any other way :)
And we wouldn't want you any other way :)
The poems are spectacular indeed my friend, and this is no exception.