At times we seem to rely on others encouragement to tell us we are doing right. We seem to even thrive on it in the long run. When we don't find what we seek it makes us feel as if we are not whole or did not measure up. But then we find out much later it was not us that did not measure up but those that failed to see us for whom we are. At times it is a never ending circle that is until we finally realize we are actually the only ones that we need to please. For in the end we are our worst judges.

Good write

We can't always choose our families but we are blessed to surround ourselves with friends that are oh, so supportive and special. Powerful write about something that happens to so many of us.

Beauty - well duh yes, one of those rare people whose beauty shines through and enhances looks she naturally has but is totally unaware of. Birds do not land and visit on creepy nasty people. Smart - well duh yeah you are soooooo that. Creative, compassionate, and humble. I wonder if not feeling good enough leads to being humble or does it get overcompensated for and become egomaniacal depending on the actual deeper spirit of the person???? hmmmmmm off to ponder.

Very well written by the way

Wow ArtGurl Sad and beautiful and touching and moving and....

'I only want the best for you'

But really were you saying,
'You only wanted the best OF me'?

Which best did you want?
Because it never looked like mine.

I was being the best me that I was
You couldn't see around YOUR best...
....to see me.

The benchmark was so high
For a little person...

Now that I am bigger,
That benchmark looks so small.

I was your personal best for a minute,
You just missed it, is all.


I Love the Who of you, Sherrie.

Thank you CoffeeSonata ... Welcome to the site and the poetry section...


((((Bonny)))) Yes, dear one, there is a foundation of strength ... thank you lovely


((((Puff)))) It feels like forever since I've seen you ... I haven't been around enough ... you are right those demons are other people's voices ... not our own ... I love the book title "What You Think of Me is None of my Business" ... so true actually!

(((Mystique))) Thank you so much for reading ...it seems many of us are familiar with that sliding scale...


(((S1ow))) sigh .... you always write the perfect thing ...


(((Kristi))) So true ... I think I came to realize that my father saw me through the filter of 'his' never being good enough for his father ... I suppose it didn't really have anything to do with me at all .... funny how we take things on as our own though ... and then give them a life of their own ... oh well, if we didn't have stuff to sort out in our 30's & 40's whatever would we do with all our time?


(((Pkd))) Thank you and yes ... friends are the family we choose ...


(((Wenchie))) ... sorry couldn't resist ... Creative always calls you that ... You are such a beautiful spirit ... bringing me to laughter and to tears ... sometimes at the same time ... As for your pondering ... I think it is the latter ... can go either way ...


(((Angel))) Thank you ... I left sad behind and picked up 'thank you for teaching me to never give my power away like that again' .... I am so loving this 40's business ... I appreciate your comments...


(((JessieLee))) It is a strange place to arrive when you can never be good enough for yourself... whew ... these eyes are fitting much better ... the other's were a little short sighted... Thank you g/f ... I 'hear' you...




Thank you to everyone for your comments, sharing and support ... you absolutely make the planet a brighter place ... and my life richer by your existence. I am most humbled and grateful...

Your really good at writing dont ever stop!