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My Own Worst Enemy

July 12, 2012
By lulu92 GOLD, Mill Creek, Washington
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lulu92 GOLD, Mill Creek, Washington
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"Love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart." -Jack Johnson

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“You suck.”
“Just stop.”
Ringing in my ears.
“You’re stupid.”
“Give up.”
Bringing on the tears.
Swimming in my mind.
Sinking in my skin.
I do
And am
What they say.
I don’t know why,
But I always seem to be
My own worst
Enemy.

© Hannah S., Avondale, AZ

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Ranger11 said...
on Aug. 29 2012 at 4:16 pm
One of the best poems I have read in awhile! This is so true. It does seem like we are our own worst enemies at times. Keep up the good work!