I'm Not Good Enough

About self esteem, I wrote it for the College Readiness Program at my school on Friday 12/9/11.

When there's something

New worth trying

There's a voice inside my head

That always say's...

"I'm not good enough",

"I'll never look like that",

Its a voice,

A voice that always sticks,

It can never go away

Because I believed it

But then I realized 

That I am good enough,

I can do what I say I am... 

And I am a superstar 

That is good enough 

Author's Note

What do you think?

Reviews

[Jaweena...Eileen Quinta..]

You are a superstar Ta'Shandra!
I really enjoyed reading this writing. Those thoughts of self doubt are common thoughts when trying new things even for adults....but the experience of trying is what builds self confidence. I love new experiences....thank you for the opportunity to reflect on this.

[Luciole]

This was amazing. I find myself thinking like this all of the time. Great poem

[Canicus]

I love this. At first I thought it was going to be sad, but then it was full of hope. You did a wonderful job

[closed..acct]

I have felt this way soo many times,
This is very nicely expressed.

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

You have done well with words here. This is a nice write, with feeling wrapped within it. You bring true words of inspiration and help of just being you in this. Nice.

[Berto]

You have not finished the thought. You have more to say than what you have written.

[Coffee Vampier]

I really always enjoy your writing! I just want you to know you everyone feels that way sometimes but you are right you are good enough and there are people that you mean the world to :)

[Mashairi]

wow, i started to cry happy tears. This is a beautiful poem. well done :)

[Krystyna Herst]

I really liked the way you wrote this. Don't ever doubt yourself, even when it feels like the end.

[stars are far]

This was so expressing ..
keep going :D

[nevermindfan1991]

A nice short poem that speaks VOLUMES. This poem really speaks to me, as cliched as it sounds. I used to be a very negative person. I used to many self-defeating thoughts like the ones you described in this poem. But I soon realized not only am I good enough but that I'm wrong. I've always been wrong. I always think the worst of things but then it turns out I'm wrong! Love your poem. You're a great writer now and forever!