"Don't you think your standards are too high?"
I remember a time when I hated my body.
Being alive felt more like being trapped.
Instead of feeling comfortable as myself,
I longed for the day where I would miraculously
wake up in someone else's body.
I tried to create as much distance as I could
between who I was
and who I believed I was.
It took me years before I understood
just how deserving I am of my life.
So no, my standards are just fine.
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PoetryHi, my name is Li'Chelle Estelle and I'm an aspiring poet and author. This is an ongoing collection of poems that gives you small glimpses into my mind and heart as I struggle to take on adulthood. I talk about both past and present experiences, as...
