We hate most in others, what we dislike in ourselves
I was confused and into my own research on the matter delved
For the first time, the naked truth comes to my world
When people stalk, it made me want to hurl
When the river runs wild and the red flag is up
Inside me some clarity can start building up
I usually forgive the others but not myself
The truth is, I should be kinder to myself
And I fly with my wings to the plains
Hoping they’re all gone, the pains
by brenda warren
For: Writing Prompt #135 and Wordle 227
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Often we are our own worst critics, for who else knows us so well…if we are honest that is!
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yes, oldegg, we are our own worst critics. Have a lovely Sunday! 🙂
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The first line is the stand alone masterpiece in this fine poem…so very true
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thanks, Jae Rose 🙂 Have a gorgeous week!
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You’ve hit upon a very basic truth here…that it is so much easier to forgive others than ourselves. And the reality is, wherever we try to fly to, there we are.
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thanks, Victoria 🙂
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I think there is some definite truth to this—that first line is very insightful indeed!
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thanks, CC 🙂
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love this! it’s so true. we do forget about ourselves at times in the midst of everything. thank you for the reminder ❤
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thanks, blackcherries 🙂 my pleasure ❤
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Wonderfully well wordled, with a difficult list.
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thanks 🙂
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We are so hard on ourselves! Gripping poetry!
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many thanks 🙂
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The title & first line is almost a haiku or a senryu:
We hate most in
others what we dislike
in ourselves.
A terrific poem that beguiles while it cajoles.
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cheers, Glenn 🙂
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the mirror speaks with such severity…. who speaks first…??
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thanks, Ms Pie 🙂
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