All Nonfiction
- Bullying
- Books
- Academic
- Author Interviews
- Celebrity interviews
- College Articles
- College Essays
- Educator of the Year
- Heroes
- Interviews
- Memoir
- Personal Experience
- Sports
- Travel & Culture
All Opinions
- Bullying
- Current Events / Politics
- Discrimination
- Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
- Entertainment / Celebrities
- Environment
- Love / Relationships
- Movies / Music / TV
- Pop Culture / Trends
- School / College
- Social Issues / Civics
- Spirituality / Religion
- Sports / Hobbies
All Hot Topics
- Bullying
- Community Service
- Environment
- Health
- Letters to the Editor
- Pride & Prejudice
- What Matters
- Back
Summer Guide
- Program Links
- Program Reviews
- Back
College Guide
- College Links
- College Reviews
- College Essays
- College Articles
- Back
Myself MAG
I try to run from myself,
but the distance to run is too great
I try to hide from myself,
but wherever I turn it's myself that I face
So I fall,
aware of myself
and I stay,
full of disgust at my own existence
How can I accept myself,
when people all around me judge me
by the impossible standards that surround me
Similar Articles
Previous Next
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 5 comments.
angel.b. said...
on Jul. 16 2010 at 9:28 am
i love this poem who ever rote this is a great poet .....
Ashley Pendergrass BRONZE said...
on Jul. 31 2009 at 6:32 pm
Hey, this poem was written beautifully. It reminded me of how I sometimes feel. However, for whoever this peom was written...I wish to recommend this book that has truly helped me personally. If their ready for change--change is what they'll get. The way out doesn't get any clearer than this. If they take everything to heart...benefits are the only outcome. It's called "Your Best Life Now" by Joel Osteen. Wait and see, how God influences your life. I'll testify to this, because based on Him, my life has turned for the better.
Ashley Pendergrass BRONZE said...
on Jul. 31 2009 at 6:05 pm
Know how this person feels, and you described it so perfectly. It's almost like a disease--that only continues to worsen.
hannahmichelle PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 14 2009 at 4:36 am
oh I love that you realize the insecurity. and I will not assume this is about yourself seeing as how it's possible it's about someone, from their view, but i am curious, if it is a "self-portrait," how can they accept you if you don't accept yourself?
