Naive

Naivety

Some say I’m naive

Apparently too trusting

Which is true

I let people take advantage

And struggle to assert myself

Because

I don’t like conflict

Is that wrong?

When I am in the right?

I look into the mirror

And see GUM on my forehead

Maybe I’m playing the victim again

It seems to suit me well!

I really must shake it off

And move on

What’s the worst that can happen

If I say it as I see it

or see fit?

He, she will have negative thoughts about me

Talk about me

Put me down

Cause that’s the way they work

People won’t like me

So what

I hear you say

Be yourself

Every day

Don’t pander to others

Don’t worry too much

Get in the moment

Life’s a great game

Sometimes

Life is also

A great shame

Don’t get upset

By what others think

So I tell myself

Keep repeating it every day

If you are a good person

Don’t shy away

Look at your positives

Love yourself first

I am perfect

Both inside and out

Just as I am

I don’t need to shout

It out

It’s just for me

I am perfect for me

I’m not beautiful, clever, or wise

Well maybe a bit wise!

and a bit clever

And on a good day

Even beautiful!!!

I used to see these as faults

Not being beautiful enough, clever, or

Ok I’ve always been wise!

But that’s just me

Me

and you see

How my brain

Works for me

For a long time

I

Thought I had to be perfect inside and out

But it’s not true

I can just be me

As I am

I’ve nothing to prove

To anyone else

I’m getting good in my head

I don’t need approval

Or even disapproval anymore

I can get on by myself

If I work on my core

I’ve been doing it a while

And

It’s proving worthwhile

My story goes on

I’ll be returning soon

To give an update

Whilst I look at the moon