This is a
free verse poem that doesn't follow any structure.
Self-Esteem
Maybe if I
was skinny
large
insults
would shrink.
Maybe if I
was tall
small
jabs
would stop growing.
Maybe if I
was pretty
ugly
words
would turn to compliments.
Maybe if I
was funny
sad
thoughts
would
just be a joke.
Maybe if I wasn’t
gay
flaming
acts
would straighten out.
Maybe if I was
popular
loser
taunts
would lead to praise.
Maybe if I accepted me
inner
security
would blossom through life.
Love and
Confidence,
Bea
P.S. This is my 400th blog post.
P.S. This is my 400th blog post.
Congrats on 400. I like the word play with this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you noticed. I wanted the words to reflect the problem.
DeleteCongrats on your 400th post! I should be hitting my 200th post sometime this summer. This free verse poem reminds me that another great thing about poetry can be how the lines can be manipulated to create a visual effect.
ReplyDeleteYes, setup can add to the poem. I separated the last line of each stanza to show a disconnect and kept the last stanza together to signify strength.
DeleteHi Bea!
ReplyDeleteBelated much congrats on your 400th !! Even though I don't make many comments, I enjoy reading your blog, especially the variety of interesting content.
Hey Veejay,
DeleteThanks much. So glad to see you here. I appreciate you letting me know you're still around reading. Take care.