Removing My: : Layers: : Poem by Crystal Johnson

I have many layers.
Each and every layer represents a part of me.
With out them to hide behind, I wouldn’t know how to endure.
But I think it’s time that I remove my coatings.
I can only live concealed beneath them for so long.
So here goes….

: : Layer 1: :

I am now removing all my insecurities.
I’m saying good-bye to my low self-esteem.
Never again will I say, “I’m not good enough.”
Never again will I say, “I’m not pretty enough.”
And never again will I say, “I’m not worth it.”

: : Layer 2: :

I am now eliminating all my resentment.
I am letting go of old grudges that I have been holding for so long.
I am releasing all my anger that has been locked deep inside of me.
I will not hold anyone responsible for my fury.
I will not keep that fury inside any longer to eat away at me.

: : Layer 3: :

I am now removing all my despair.
I will not keep feeling sorry for myself.
Instead, I will focus on all the things I am grateful for.
I will not live in an unhappy state of mind.
I will not live in misery.
I refuse to give into this depression,
I will be joyful for the things I have and the person I am.

: : Layer 4: :

With nothing else to remove, you will now see who I really am.
My last layer is the true me.
I will not be ashamed of who I have become.
I will keep my head held high as you examine me, with no layers to hide behind.
I will be proud of what you see.
I will not feel naked without my covers for security.

Underneath it all is a person you would be proud of.
Underneath it all is a girl that has done well.
Underneath it all is a child that has done all she could,
And is confident with the outcome.

From now on, I will be who I have always wanted to be.
And that can be nothing other than
: : Me: :
And nothing will hold me back.