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Now I know

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You were wrong to underestimate me.
You were wrong to not have any faith in myself and my success.
You were wrong to say the things you've said.
You were wrong to bring me down.

Although, while you were wrong
for everything you've did.
I cannot fully blame you
for my sadness you've caused.
For, I was also in the wrong.

I was wrong to believe
every word that you spoke.
I was wrong to let you
make me doubt my ownself.
I was wrong to think that I'll fail
and have no amount of success at all.

But, now I know.
I now know that I am stronger
than you, your words, and belief.
I now know that it's not what you think nor say;
that it is what I think about myself and how I feel.

now i knowbullyingbeleifyour wordssucessfailwrong

◄ Captured within my Darkness

Alone ►

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Crystal Ruth

Wed 12th Nov 2014 03:34

Thank you very much! I appreciate your read and comment:) I'm glad you enjoyed it:)

<Deleted User> (6895)

Fri 31st Oct 2014 20:49

young lady-the last line sums it all up-
very well!

we thoroughly enjoyed this poem.xx

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