equalizer her

Posted on February 12, 2019 | 23 Comments

At

First, she

Thought too much

About other’s

Opinions of her

It meant the world to

Be liked in spite of flaws

Then, one day, she realized

Everyone had flaws of their own

There was plenty to like about them

She learned how not to care what other’s thought

©2019 Annette Rochelle Aben

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23 responses to “equalizer her”

  1. Erika Kind | February 12, 2019 at 3:02 pm | Reply

    A liberating lesson!

    Liked by 3 people

  2. Pooja Mohanty | February 12, 2019 at 3:57 pm | Reply

    The story of many people’s lives…

    Liked by 2 people

  3. Jennie | February 12, 2019 at 4:11 pm | Reply

    Wonderful, Annette!

    Liked by 2 people

  4. Robert Matthew Goldstein | February 12, 2019 at 7:04 pm | Reply

    It’s all about letting go of the need to be perfect.

    Liked by 1 person

  6. robbiesinspiration | February 14, 2019 at 12:53 pm | Reply

    This is the best way to be in life, Annette.

    Liked by 1 person

  7. Colleen Chesebro | February 14, 2019 at 2:56 pm | Reply

    I love this poem so much. You are a star! ❤

    Liked by 1 person

  8. Writing to Freedom | February 14, 2019 at 9:54 pm | Reply

    I’m still learning this lesson. Happy Valentine’s Day Annette!

    Liked by 1 person

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  10. Vashti Q | February 20, 2019 at 4:26 pm | Reply

    Beautiful Etheree, Annette. And what a meaningful and touching message.
    ❤ xo

    Liked by 1 person

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