No one can tell you this
except him
and him and him and him and him
and then you may begin
to believe it
if no one ever told you
before
your grandmother did
or
someone like a doctor said it to your
mother
but it didn't matter –
not other girls saying it
they only do for you
to protest
or to insist
that they are
but one + one + one by one
they come and when they come
with this note in their hands
you can
hold on.
A contest entry
- you are... by PrabhuDayal Khattar.
400 points, ended December 24, 2008, 18 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Humm this is indeed a thoughtful descriptiuon you did here..love it..and my thanks for the wonderful work..well done..
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Thank you for hosting. If you can find the photographer's name, I would like to credit this photo you posted, thank you.
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This is a very intersting poem. It's an intersting style. Good job.
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Self-esteem is one of the most difficult things to grasp within oneself, and you have captured these thoughts so well.
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Everyone should keep a note like this in his or her pocket. Keep it for yourself until your sure you won't forget and then pass it along. The most powerful things are really this simple.
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Interesting take. I thought that a father would be one of the most influential in validating and cementing the self esteem of a daughter. But then, if all you had was a grandmother, I suppose they would be your mature support group.
Thought provoking.
Paul
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Wow this is very good. I just loved this poem. So strong, I can definatly relate to this. Very nice job.
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Not quite your usual style but I enjoyed it.
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