Love Me

 

Emotions high anger and pain

Tears prick my eyes yet once again

I feel I’m just not good enough

Not like the others, big and tough

I cannot seem to get it right

Although I try with all my might

I get hugs from children small

But older folk, nothing at all

They see through my little game

To get attention once again

Always with a tale to tell

On old memories I dwell

I need to change that I can see

To show what is the best in me

I’m looking forward now instead

Not in the past but straight ahead

Keep looking at myself to find

What’s hidden deep inside my mind

Not someone who is full of fear

And frightened of folk getting near

My barriers gone they’ll just see me

Defences down my vulnerability

I’m open now they’ll see my pain

My secrets and my utter shame

But strange enough instead of this

I find they love me, Oh what bliss

They love the person here inside

The one I’ve always tried to hide

My task each day now on will be

To like the thought of being me