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

My heart is out there

I’m really getting raw

And challenging myself

To my core

I’m worthy

I’m worth it

I’m good inside 

And out

So here’s a shout out for

Me me me!

People please see

I’m trying hard 

Not to have

The victim mentality
Surely that’s the best way

Don’t you agree?

Don’t put me down 

It hurts me so

Please don’t ever let me go
Well my rhyme isn’t working

I’m obviously shirking

Somewhere inside all of this

Is a soul clawing to get out

So get out of my way

Give me room, breath and growth

To work it out for myself

I used to laugh and smile with glee 😊 😀 😃 

It’s always the way I used to be
But life got in the way

Got more serious

Work, bills and mortgages to pay 🏠 🏡 

A business to run

Every day

Originally it was great fun

And exciting too

But these days I feel a little blue

I will come out of it 

I always do

Maybe it’s the weather

I’m a sunshine girl
It brings out the best in me you see

Out in the sunshine

In the sea 🌊 And the pool 🏊‍♀️ 

Now that’s really cool

It’s then I know

I’m nobody’s fool
So laugh and smile a bit

Give a bit

Well give a lot actually

It’s these things that make you see

Life is for living

Outrageously

Our time’s too short

Not long enough

So change your world

Live your life yourself

Not vicariously 

Through your family,

Friends, spouse or foe

Just go ahead and do it now

You never know where your life might be

Today

Tomorrow

Who knows it could be in sorrow

So try to live it joyfully

And joyously 

But be kind to others along the way

Don’t be blind to one another’s pain

All of us are living in that fast lane

Pain and sorrow we all know it well

Let’s all send it to hell

Where it belongs

Like no other

Love your mother and father too

And if they’ve gone

Remember them well

If you’re lucky and they’re still here

Then you have nothing to fear

My dear

Give them your time, love and compassion

It really is back in fashion!

Follow your passion and your dreams

Because that’s when life seems

Happy and glad

And you smile again

And laugh off your head.

So follow your passions

Like you did in your youth

Write that book

Play that instrument

Read and paint

Visit the gallery and museums 

Go walking, or running

Or pick up those weights

As it’s not long before

We arrive at those white pearly gates 

Haha 😂 😆 🤣 

Amen!

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton