I am Enough


"You cannot change what is a part of you,"
although I've often tried.
My body was never thin enough,
my imperfections I'd always hide.

I smiled when they said I was beautiful,
I laughed when they said I was great
But it took a long time to believe in their words
I figured loneliness was my fate

The boys I wanted didn't want me,
I was tossed, used and torn
So many took me as a joke
I crawled inside myself- scared and forlorn

My self-esteem had let me down,
my belief in myself was nil.
I did not understand where I was headed
Could not understand until...

I finalld decided to believe in me
I realized that I was worth so much.
This was when I could see through the storm
When I allowed my  soul to be touched

I sometimes wish for money and love
when times get distressing and tough
But i know that I will always love myself
no matter what -
I AM ENOUGH!


-Chelsea Hellings