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21. I Wish To Be

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- By Zuleigha Z. Patel
- Published: November 18, 2021
Poem About Embracing Who You Are As A Woman

The woman I wish to be
She's flawless in her step
And graceful in her actions
She's unafraid of her abilities

The woman I wish to be
She's flawless in her step
And graceful in her actions
She's unafraid of her abilities
And understands all that she is capable of

The woman I wish to be
Doesn't let criticism step into her mind
She owns her life and looks it in the eyes
She sees no barricades in her way
But rather stepping stones to better days

The woman I wish to be
Never compromises her life for a man
And couldn't care less for those who disapprove
Of her living life the way she can

The woman I wish to be
Is influential with a heart of gold
And even when strife echoes around her
Her love never withers like the old

The woman I wish to be
Sees the beauty all around her
And touches the stars
With her very eyes

The woman I wish to be
Lives so truthfully
Each day she owns, and night she prays
She's the perfect silhouette of modesty

The woman I wish to be
Trusts herself and lets love in as it be
And when she consoles others
She creates assurance that proves her to be trustworthy

The woman I wish to be
Somehow I just know
Is deep within me
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22. Just Be You
- By Halsey Randall
- Published: October 2007
Poem About Showing Your True Colors

Why are you so different when you're with friends
yet when we're alone you let your heart unbend.
You try to act cool; you try to act tough,
but when it's just us, you're none of that stuff.

Why are you so different when you're with friends
yet when we're alone you let your heart unbend.
You try to act cool; you try to act tough,
but when it's just us, you're none of that stuff.
You act so much different when it's just me.
There's a person inside you I wish they could see.
He's honest and caring and very sincere
I just wish you'd show it when they are near.
I guess what I'm saying is you should always be true,
and if they're true friends, they'll like you for you.
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23. Life Will Never Wait

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- By Elizabeth A Cox
- Published: July 2018
Poem About Make A Life Change

I used to be that girl,
The one who hid in the shadows,
The one who hid her face from others,
The one who drowned in her tears.

I used to be that girl,
The one who hid in the shadows,
The one who hid her face from others,
The one who drowned in her tears.

I thought that no one cared.
I watched the other kids as they grouped up.
I was always the outsider, the loner,
But that was my choice.

I chose to be alone.
I chose to cry in the shadows.
I chose to suffer.
It was all me.

I have to realize people aren't going to come to me
They don't have to.
I need to stop rejecting people.
I need to let them into my life.

For one day I will grow old,
And I might need people by my side.
Life may be full of people,
But life isn't going to bring people my way.

I need to get out there and talk to them myself.
Life is not going to wait for me to get out of my shell.
It's my choice to open up while I'm still young and youthful
Or when I'm old and on my death bed.

Time ticks by.
It will never wait.
That's why it's good to make your choice
Before it's too late.

For life is short,
And tomorrow is never promised,
So take that chance to make a friend
Just in case you don't make it to see another day.
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24. There Is Hope
- By Bethany G.
- Published: May 2013
There's this girl.
She never gives up on you.

She loves everyone the same,

There's this girl.
She never gives up on you.

She loves everyone the same,
Even when they don't want her to.

She's always smiling,
Giving people love,

But no one ever asks her
If she needs some cheering up.

She's secretly hurting,
But it's starting to show through.

She can't hold it in any longer.
If only she knew she didn't have to.

Her name starts with an M
And ends with an E.

She keeps on praying
That someone will see

Just how hopeless
This little girl can be.

Now that she let it out,
Now it's not locked inside.

Life is getting better.
She escaped suicide.

The light is on again.
The darkness went away.

The smile on her face is real.
She's no longer fallen astray.
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25. Follow Your Heart
- By Diksha Lohiya
- Published: June 2013
I have my own dreams
and my own desires.
Something for which I'm keen,
want to set the world on fire.

I have my own dreams
and my own desires.
Something for which I'm keen,
want to set the world on fire.

But you are the one who is stopping me,
for who I really want to be.
What you said ain't my will
and I know I don't have such skills.

You tell me to have an aim,
I have it, still you blame.
Don't expect me to be the same,
you're just bothered about your fame.

I can't keep walking on your shoes,
my dreams are something I don't want to lose.
I just want to follow my heart,
but you're letting the dreams apart.

I don't want to follow the crowd,
have a dream, heart is too loud.
I know my dream has a good scope,
I'll surely succeed, I still have hope.

At last, don't let your dreams apart,
whatever happens just follow your heart!
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26. A Few More Steps
- By Kayla White
- Published: August 2018
Poem About Recovering From Self-Harm

You're almost there.
Just a few more steps.
You can beat this game,
a lot like chess.

You're almost there.
Just a few more steps.
You can beat this game,
a lot like chess.
You can move backward, and that's okay.
Just remember to move forward every other day.

Now, I'm no expert,
but you will find
if you keep moving forward,
you'll get your peace of mind.
It's gonna be hard, believe me I know,
for you to show your healing cuts
without feeling like a freakshow.

It's going to get better.
Trust me; just believe it.
You'll finally be relieved of it.

You're almost there.
Just a few more steps.
You can beat this game,
a lot like chess.
You can move backward, and that's okay.
Just remember to move forward every other day.

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27. Be Yourself

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- By Baylee M. Davis
- Published: May 2020
People want me to be different,
not the way I want to be,

People want me to be different,

People want me to be different,
not the way I want to be,

People want me to be different,
but that's not the real me!

Don't listen to them;
don't take heed to what they say,

Be the way God wants you to be;
be yourself today!
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28. In Each Of Us

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- By Nur Hafizah Isnawan
- Published: May 2018
In each of us,
There's a sun
That shines
And lights the gloomy day away.

In each of us,
There's a sun
That shines
And lights the gloomy day away.

In each of us,
There's a river
That sometimes flows
And washes away the pain no one knows.

In each of us,
There's a thunder
That may strike
And sink our voyage of life.

In each of us,
There's a book
That always keeps
And treasures those good and hard times together.

In each of us,
There's a thing called heart
That beats
And pours these emotions full of color.
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29. Strong Women
- By Keisha Swafford
- Published: February 22, 2023
We are soft and feminine,
Pretty and stylish,
We are strong in heart,
We keep going on and on,

We are soft and feminine,
Pretty and stylish,
We are strong in heart,
We keep going on and on,
We persevere...

Women are dependable,
Loving, and caring,
We keep our men going,
When times are rough,
We are very tough,

There are all kinds,
Of beautiful women,
In the world...
All shapes and sizes,
Different personalities,
We make up a good,
Part of the world,

We go through a lot,
We get the worst end,
Of breakups and heartache,
We get the emotional baggage,
The periods, the cramps,
But that is only,
A small fraction,
Of who we are,

We can be anyone we want!
We're independent,
We can be doctors,
Lawyers, teachers,
Journalists, surgeons,
Accountants, soldiers,
The world is our oyster,
And we are the pearls,

Love fills our souls,
We are so full of life,
We shine like diamonds,
In the night sky,
We may rise and fall,
But through it all,
We stand up tall.
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30. I Won't

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- By Katie Q. McKee
- Published: November 2017
Poem About Never Giving Up On Life

As long as I can remember, I've been wrong.
Everyone always saying I have to be strong.

Everything inside myself tells me to give in,

As long as I can remember, I've been wrong.
Everyone always saying I have to be strong.

Everything inside myself tells me to give in,
Trying not to look where I've already been.

This feeling is so numb that you just can't shake.
You really start to wonder how long it will take.

The worst part is when you think you're fine,
But you know that it's only a matter of time.

No one can tell you the cause of the pain.
You're like water flowing down an empty drain.

Somewhere in the world is another voice
Who feels that they also don't have a choice.

There is no denying that it's compared to air.
Similarly it happens to always be there.

I look around at others who are effortlessly okay,
But I sense my wires starting to fray.

Tending to feel more intensely at night.
That's when I take out my pen to write.

The wind against my window and rain from the sky.
Sometimes I feel so alone I want to lay here and cry.

I don't know why...

Pretending to be brave will have a due date.
The rhythm continues at a constant rate.

A small glimmer of hope comes my way because of you,
Telling me I'm meant for bigger things; that is what I'll do.

One day I'll look back at it all and not hurt anymore.
I'll remember the pain but not feel so sore.

But I won't give into the pressure of this.
It's my old life that I'm seeming to miss.

I won't fall victim to this crime.
I'm strong enough to finish my climb.

Many situations I do regret but cannot fix,
Times I stuck together like newly laid bricks.

Despite all of the things I have done wrong,
I still find reason to believe I'm strong.

I'll let you in on something I will not do.
I won't give up because of you.
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31. Battle Scars
- By Carol M. Chicane
- Published: August 2016
Poem About Surviving Tough Chapters Of Life

Be brave.
You already are.
Look at what you've made it through.
The wounds of your past have healed.

Be brave.
You already are.
Look at what you've made it through.
The wounds of your past have healed.
The seemingly endless chapter has ended,
And those bruises have faded.
The battle, you survived,
And you are still here.
Be brave.
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32. Life Is Like A Marathon
- By Ella Phillips
- Published: June 2018
Poem About Giving Everything Your Best

Life is like a marathon
That we cannot reject; we must run
It's a continuous route that we travel on
At some points the path is tough, sometimes it's fun

Life is like a marathon
That we cannot reject; we must run
It's a continuous route that we travel on
At some points the path is tough, sometimes it's fun

Even though the trek is lengthy
We don't have to do it alone
By your side, I'm fierce and I'm frail
With you, I can navigate through the unknown

In this race, we may stumble
We are likely to collapse or trip
In this marathon we learn to get back up
And fight furiously through every dip

This road is extensive and coarse
But we must battle forward
Striding past every obstacle
And looking past the pain onward

So run this race to your utmost ability
Give everything that you've got
Because at the precious finish line
People will remember how hard you fought
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33. Found

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- By Ronni Merriweather
- Published: December 2012
Inspirational Poem About Fighting Inner Demons

I know I'm smiling, but don't take it for what it seems
'Cause the only time I'm happy is when I'm in my dreams
'Cause my life is that lonely kid cast out in the shadows.
Full of tears, frowns, and many lost battles.

I know I'm smiling, but don't take it for what it seems
'Cause the only time I'm happy is when I'm in my dreams
'Cause my life is that lonely kid cast out in the shadows.
Full of tears, frowns, and many lost battles.

Down in a black hole trying to escape depression,
But you can't run away from what will always be your reflection,
And as you run away, reality is getting nearer,
And instead of changing you, you try to change the mirror,
But what do you do when the mirror falls down,
Breaking apart as it hits the ground?

And now you have nothing to hide behind.
And now you need the courage you have yet to find
Because fear and sorrow are just emotions that play tricks on your mind,
Trying to prevent you from making your life and dreams intertwine.
But instead of giving in, you try to break out,
Rebuilding the happiness that fear and sorrow take out.

Because the obstacles you have aren't important, it's about how you handle it,
Because fear can only be as bad as you imagine it,
And sorrow comes with tears just as gray clouds come with rain.
And then it will pass quicker than it came,
So just be proud you didn't cut yourself with the mirror's glass,
And just know that the worst already passed.

But if you look in a mirror again, look with open eyes,
So if you don't like the out, you can take a look inside.
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34. True Feelings
- By Wesley
- Published: May 2012
Stop Hiding

What do you do when your world falls apart,
When your secrets rip and tear at your heart?
What happens when the truth becomes a lie,
When your own happiness you defy?

What do you do when your world falls apart,
When your secrets rip and tear at your heart?
What happens when the truth becomes a lie,
When your own happiness you defy?
What do you do when the tears don't fall,
When silence is the only answer to your call?
How do you cope with a pain that goes so deep,
When all you want is to lie down and sleep?
When you don't want to wake up to another day,
When you're afraid of what everyone will say?
How do you hide yourself so no one can reach you,
When the lies are no longer true?
What do you do when you can't bear sadness anymore,
When the lies fall useless to the floor?
What do you do when the hurt is greater every time that you wake,
When it's your own life that you want to take?
What happens when you can't bear the whispers you hear,
When it's all collaborating with your deepest fear?
What do you do when you don't want the sun to rise,
When it's just another day to bring tears to your eyes?
What do you do when you don't have answers to questions you ask,
When your true feelings are hidden behind a mask?
When the tears fall freely and you don't try to hide,
Only then do you realize the happiness you defied.
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35. Stay Strong

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- By Stephanie G.
- Published: August 2012
Poem About Getting Help For Depression

You might not understand it, you might just ask why
That all I want to do is just lay down and die.

I tried to get help; I tried to see the light,

You might not understand it, you might just ask why
That all I want to do is just lay down and die.

I tried to get help; I tried to see the light,
But no matter what I did, I just couldn't win the fight.

It was more than it seemed, it was more than you thought,
Though sadly a little is all you caught.

I attempted to do the wrongs; I attempted to let life go.
Now I wear long sleeves, afraid my attempts will show.

I knew this wasn't the right place, I knew I had to get out,
So I took my courage, and I let it shout.

I did the thing I was afraid of; I did the thing I didn't like
And told someone my story, so that suicide wouldn't strike.

I don't like to talk, I don't like to share,
But I know this was best before I start not to care.

I will see the doctor soon, I will make it through.
I know if I do, you can make it too.
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36. Isn't It Right? We Are Equal
- By Jennifer Byrne
- Published: November 2014
Poem About Equality

Isn't it right that every child should have a bed,
To have a roof over their head?
Isn't it right that every child
Should be shown affection,

Isn't it right that every child should have a bed,
To have a roof over their head?
Isn't it right that every child
Should be shown affection,
Be safe, secure, and have protection?
Isn't it right?

We all have a right to an education,
Seek help, receive the right medication.
Everyone has the right to a good nutrition,
Not malnutrition.
We are equal!

We all have the right
To enjoy school,
Be treated kindly, not like a fool.
We should all speak our minds.
Our rights should not be declined.
We are equal.

We all have the right
To follow our dreams.
Isn't it right we shouldn't judge in looks,
Comparing ourselves to models in magazines and books?
Isn't it right?

Express yourself,
Don't be afraid to stand up.
Be you.
We are equal.

Suicide is a major problem
Among teens.
We don't let them blossom
Into individual human beings.

Be yourself,
Don't be scared.
We are not always here to be compared.
We are equal!

There is no one like us on the earth.
We are special.
Everyone is valued the same amount of worth.
We are all on the same level.
We are equal!
Isn't that right?
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37. The 6th Sense

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- By Dominique Belanger
- Published: September 2011
My hands grow numb, they cannot feel.
My eyes grow dim, can't tell what's real.
My senses die, now what's the deal.
All I can smell is hate and fear.

My hands grow numb, they cannot feel.
My eyes grow dim, can't tell what's real.
My senses die, now what's the deal.
All I can smell is hate and fear.
The voice of reason I cannot hear.
My senses die, I once held dear.
My mouth fills with lies.
And my last sense dies.
Out of darkness, a light did shine.
A new cloud is born, with a silver line.
Drums were beating, perfect rhythm and time.
A heart was beating, I know it was mine.
That's when I realized I'm not very smart.
This entire time I could feel with my heart.
With my heart's sight
I could see the light.
With my heart, now I could smell
The beauty of the world, from which I fell.
With my heart's senses, I could tell
The place in which I live is no longer hell.
With my heart's hearing, I could listen to the truth.
With my heart's voice, I could even speak it too.
My heart may cry, but it will never lie.
My heart may feel pain, but that feeling keeps me sane.
My heart may feel sorrow, but I live in the light of tomorrow.
Body and mind, forever intertwined.
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38. Did You Know?
- By Breonna
- Published: October 2008
A young girl born and put in this place
With a warm and distinctive look on her face
As she got older she was not like the rest
She was kind of different and her mother knew best

A young girl born and put in this place
With a warm and distinctive look on her face
As she got older she was not like the rest
She was kind of different and her mother knew best
Though her eyes may despise you for who she is
Her heart shines like the sun
And she knows that on this earth there is more that could be done
Her achievements and ambition make the stars dance
But if some people would listen and give her a chance
To what she has to say, as she's being critiqued
You just might find out that she's simply unique
Did you know she's the person you pass on the street
Get to know her
She just may be the greatest person you ever did meet
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39. Let It Be
- By Kayla
- Published: November 2018
Let it be.
Let the voices be silent.
Let the silence soothe.
Let it be.

Let it be.
Let the voices be silent.
Let the silence soothe.
Let it be.
Let all colors be vibrant.
Let every one's voice be a fuse.
Let it be.
Let others speak their mind.
Let all the stars come aligned.
Let it be.
Let love be blind forever and a day.
Let the heart feel what it wants.
Let it be.
Let the shy people be bold.
Let the children dream their own future to hold.
Let everyone with doubts have peace of mind.
Let everything be where it lays and no more found to find.
Let it be.
Let all negativity cease.
Let everything be still, where it is still it is peace.
Let the mornings be bright and full of joy.
Let the nights be quiet and mellow.
Let it be.
Let the small be big and the big small.
Let everyone with a voice speak with a beckoning call.
Let it be.
And let that be all.
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40. Who Will You Be?
- By Laila M. Beard
- Published: June 2017
Succeeding And Never Giving Up

Who will you be?
Will you pass?
Can you succeed?

Who will you be?
Will you pass?
Can you succeed?

Your future,
Funny word.
It determines your life.
It's the creation of what you do now.

Now is the time,
The time to strive.
Strive toward what you want.
No limits will be placed.

In order to succeed you must believe.
Believe you can do this.
Believe in anything.

Your future is who you are.
Your future is you.
Your future is who you will be.

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- Avg 2.67
- Quotations 0
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Jac Judy A. Campbell
- Poems 6
- Avg 2.50
- Quotations 0
- Avg 0
Gray
- Poems 2
- Avg 4.00
- Quotations 0
- Avg 0
Edward Kenney
- Poems 1
- Avg 4.00
- Quotations 0
- Avg 0

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Inspirational Poems by Teens - Page 2

21. I Wish To Be

22. Just Be You

23. Life Will Never Wait

24. There Is Hope

25. Follow Your Heart

26. A Few More Steps

27. Be Yourself

28. In Each Of Us

29. Strong Women

30. I Won't

31. Battle Scars

32. Life Is Like A Marathon

33. Found

34. True Feelings

35. Stay Strong

36. Isn't It Right? We Are Equal

37. The 6th Sense

38. Did You Know?

39. Let It Be

40. Who Will You Be?