Knowing Without Feeling

by Nadia aged 13

I’ll always have this
numbness and
emptiness in me.

I’ll never be fully happy,
some part of me will always
be hollow.

Even if it’s a very small part.
My mind doesn’t settle for one thing.
Not completely.

I’ll always have imperfections,
I’ll never be perfect.

I’ll always doubt myself,
even if I get told
I’m more than good enough.

I’ll never settle with a positive
opinion about myself.

I know they aren’t true,
but I’ll never feel like they are.

I’ll never feel worthy
I’ll always stay humble.

I’ll always know,
But I’ll never feel it.

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