PostPoems Be Artistic. Be Creative. Be Inspired!

I used to think that life was meaningless, a black hole of completely nothing. I used to think that I had no purpose, that I just existed in this world wandering around aimlessly. I used to think that I needed to please others and strive for perfection. I used to think that there was no hope and that things would never get better. I used to think that I did not deserve to live and that I deserved to be punished for not being the perfect person I sometimes dreamed of. I used to think that I was unworthy of being loved and was confused when someone showed me love. I used to think that I couldn't do anything right so why even bother to try. Now, however, I see things more realistically. I have found purpose in my life. I have realized that I am not perfect and never will be and that is okay. I now know that there is always hope I just need to believe. Things always get better. I now know that I do deserve to live and not be punished. I know that I am worthy of love and that there are many people who do love me. I realize now that I always do the best I can and that is always good enough. I have finally learned to love myself and to like the person I see in the mirror.