Change For Me
By TH
Change for me is…
A verb
So much more
Than just a word
It means working on my plan
Day and night
Not daydreaming or saying
One day, “I just might”
Change for me is…
Using honest introspection
Allowing me to be more
Proactive and less reaction
Viewing the world
With a brand new perception
Change for me is…
Realizing that blaming others is useless
Mindful of my acronym for blame
Big Lies And Major Excuses
Change for me is…Growing from thinking
Only about myself
And how hard it is doing this time
Now I pray for those
Directly or indirectly impacted by my crime
Change for me is…
Moving forward
Doing whatever it takes
Not being defined or held back
By my past mistakes
Refusing to be discouraged
By the barriers in my way
Striving to become a better man
Even better than I am today
Change for me is…
Honesty, hard work and determination
No lying, whining or procrastination
Planting my feet firmly in positivity
Not being swayed by negativity
Change for me is…
Everyday
Change for me is…
The only way
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TH,
You poem resonated with me because it is hard for me to separate my past from my present self. I found the lines “Not being defined or held back / By my past mistakes” particularly inspiring. It is awesome that you could use your own specific experience to speak to something that everyone must engage: moving forward. Also, I loved your acronym for blame. I thought it was creative, and I think it will stick with me. Please keep writing. I’d love to read more.
Your fan,
Rachael
This poem is enjoyable to read because it reminds the reader that change is something you are doing for yourself. Change is can be hard and very difficult for many people. Change is hard to accept but once you do it’s powerful and might make you feel successful. It’s taking a new step and achieving something different. Change isn’t always good but it’s better if you try and make the best out of it. You got this and remember the best is yet to come!
Dear TH,
I loved this poem! It shows your strength and drive to continue to move forward and try your hardest. I loved your line that says “Striving to become a better man/even better than today”. Change can look a little bit different for everybody, but you gave very detailed imagery and examples of how change arises in your life. I love how you talk about the impact of honesty on your life and not being defined. This is great writing and I love how personal it is!
-CB