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Unbecoming To Become

it's okay

By Ann ☕️Published 11 months ago 1 min read
Unbecoming To Become
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You are not meant to be a prodigy of everything

Release that bondage of expectations

That chain of perfection

~

For it’s been tying you down

It’s been limiting your actions

It’s been putting you in a box

And latched you with heavy locks

~

For every day, we have a lesson to learn

A realization to reap

A chance to change

A hope for healing

And growth for greatness

~

There are areas in your life that you’re lacking

And you need others to fill that

Just as you also do to theirs

With or without you knowing it

You, being imperfect is what makes the perfect you

~

Your scars make you beautiful

Your failures strengthen you

Your tears give you courage

Your downs push you up

~

Because the truth is, we are all work in progress

We are like clay, being molded every day

Like a pencil, being sharpened in every way

For the wisdom of growth

Can come from unbecoming

From leaving some baggage that wears us down

And from widening our horizons to a new adventure

~

If you’re in your 30s and still unsure of what to do in your life

It’s okay, you’ll soon figure it out.

No pressure, just be you.

~

If you’re in a job that maybe you don’t like

It’s okay, as long as it pays the bills for now

While you slowly craft your way to a job that you’re passionate about

~

If you’re in a state of being lost

It’s okay, be kind to yourself and face the day

You’re stronger and wiser than yesterday

~

You don’t have to do it all today

There is tomorrow

And every new day welcomes rays of hope

Hang in there, my friend ❤️

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About the Creator

Ann ☕️

If my words connect with you, then I have fulfilled one of my dreams.

Thank you for being here, and for choosing to be here.

Sending you my love~

~Ann ☕️

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  • Denise Larkin10 months ago

    It is a beautifully expressed and well-said poem. Brilliant.

  • Andrea Corwin 11 months ago

    Nicely done and very poignant. I liked these lines especially: We are like clay, being molded every day Like a pencil, being sharpened in every way Congrats on the 3/19 Leaderboard!!

  • Sandy Gillman11 months ago

    What a beautiful and comforting poem! The words resonate deeply with me, I'm currently feeling a bit lost, as I try to find my new career path.

  • Calvin London11 months ago

    Wonderful word woven into a profound poem, well done, An.

  • This felt so reassuring, like a warm hug. Loved your poem!

  • Mother Combs11 months ago

    Oh, I love this so much, Ann <3

  • Aku Kapfo11 months ago

    Thanks for this lovely poem. I needed this. Love your Works! 💜

  • Rachel Deeming11 months ago

    Lovely, soothing, supportive words.

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