Learning to be can be hard 
Life teaches us early who we are
Can make us doubt ourselves
Causes lasting scars
If we focus on others judgements
The negatives, can stunt our circumference

Told you are no good at things
Are ugly or stupid that’s a trap.
Learning to be the person,

 that fulfills their own potential,
Can be hard, if we believe
 We can’t be successful
When we believe 
We are duff at sums, we have no charm
We can’t attract a mate
 
Living with the mantra of negativity
Becomes a self fulfilling prophecy
Yet each of us is unique
Why do we have to follow the herd?
Or be judged the freak?

Learning to be, can be hard,
Some never manage to appreciate their worth 
 they keep their marked card live with incorrect flaws
Others start to realise, they like them selves
Gain confidence, count their strengths,
 Grab life itself.

Learning to be, is easy for some,
They have self love and confidence from day one,
Get positive feedback, grab the day,
Breeze through life, like through a holiday.

From where ever we start,
It’s important to be, all you want in life to be
Start with caring for yourself  seeing the good
Celebrate your achievements, search out the dead wood.
Each of us is unique, and deserves
 to live life to the full
Aware of who we are, shine bright
Emulate the sun.
Mary B