In her seventh poem of the series, poet Brenda McDonald describes how for a long time she struggled with a sense of failure at not being strong enough or working hard enough to overcome mental illness. However, Brenda later discovered that by eliminating the pressure on oneself and removing "should" from your vocabulary, she was able to focus more on self-care and self-love which was monumental in her recovery.
BE TRUE
I should
And I would if I could
But I can't or can I
Guilt for won't instead of will
Try harder why don't you
Success for do instead of me
Am I not enough
Right now or not yet
Till I change
I should
And I would if I could...
What if I got rid of should
I'm okay, me right now
Let go of would and could
Free myself from guilt
Embrace the 'I am' today
Release the weight of 'I do'
Be open to my strengths
Feel my heart cheer me on
See the beauty of my mind
Listen to my soul's nudges
To choose, I'll try, for me, be true.
BE TRUE
I should
And I would if I could
But I can't or can I
Guilt for won't instead of will
Try harder why don't you
Success for do instead of me
Am I not enough
Right now or not yet
Till I change
I should
And I would if I could...
What if I got rid of should
I'm okay, me right now
Let go of would and could
Free myself from guilt
Embrace the 'I am' today
Release the weight of 'I do'
Be open to my strengths
Feel my heart cheer me on
See the beauty of my mind
Listen to my soul's nudges
To choose, I'll try, for me, be true.
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