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Nagging

What Comes Back

By Julie LacksonenPublished about 12 hours ago 1 min read
Nagging
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I do not abide by you any longer

You have come around repeatedly

Disparaging my character

Belittling

Annoying

You make me question my decisions

You make me feel unworthy

I will not invite you again, because you are

Disagreeable

Unwanted

I am freeing myself from

Your voice

Your effect

You are no longer welcome

I already feel stronger

More self-assured.

Because of your banishment,

I am open to being

Hopeful

Satisfied

I believe in me

My future now has promise

You have no power over me

Consider yourself history

I no longer have a place in my life

For you,

Doubt

Free Verseinspirational

About the Creator

Julie Lacksonen

Julie has been a music teacher at a public school in Arizona since 1987. She enjoys writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.

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  • HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)about 11 hours ago

    Let it out 😁🤣😂❤️❤️❤️

  • Mariann Carrollabout 12 hours ago

    You tell them! Once more, say it with conviction

  • Rick Henry Christopher about 12 hours ago

    Fantastic! An important message stated directly and to the point.

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