They say that the more you are loved by people who matter,
The less you are liked by others who have gone
And those who choose to envy you while secretly thinking of no one but you.
So, I say, let them dislike you.
In fact, let them hate you.
Let them vilify you to anyone who will listen.
Let them curse your name and create you into a villain.
Let them gossip behind your back while smiling to your face.
Let them hold onto past versions of you that no longer align with who you are now.
And let them go.
Let their words flow into a chasm of nothingness.
Let them see themselves for who they are and recognize that they are not any different than you.
Let them see that they are not more deserving than you are of having everything that you desire.
Let them choke on their gossip.
Let them taint their own lives.
And let them go.
For they have no power over you or your thoughts and actions anymore.
Only you do.
About the Creator
Alice B. Schellinger.
Hostess of the SchellingtonGrin Podcast. Writer of poems, short stories, articles, and reviews. Support the SchellingtonGrin Podcast on Spotify and connect with me here and on other socials to be part of the Community
Comments (2)
This is so inspirational and so well written. Well done
Yes, empowerment! Great poem! 🖤