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By Kimberly M., Dedham, MA
I try to run from myself,
but the distance to run is too great
I try to hide from myself,
but wherever I turn it's myself that I face
So I fall,
aware of myself
and I stay,
full of disgust at my own existence
How can I accept myself,
when people all around me judge me
by the impossible standards that surround me
This piece has also been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.
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Know how this person feels, and you described it so perfectly. It's almost like a disease--that only continues to worsen.
oh I love that you realize the insecurity. and I will not assume this is about yourself seeing as how it's possible it's about someone, from their view, but i am curious, if it is a "self-portrait," how can they accept you if you don't accept yourself?
knowing your self to be so insignificant can make every thing else seem to significant,and you belittle yourself. seeing only your faults can get the better of you,and you should'nt let others choose who you are...overall nice poem
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