I want to believe I don't just take up space <br />I want to know that who they see is not a random face <br />I want to know I have a purpose <br />I want to show there is more to me than what is on the surface <br />I want to believe I am the best me there is <br />I want to make all the difference <br /> <br />I want to know my voice is valid <br />I want to think my opinions mattered <br />I want to believe my thoughts are unique <br />I want to know they hear me when I speak <br />I want to know my quirks are mine <br />I want to believe my ways are refined <br /> <br />I want to believe in my reflection <br />I want to love my imperfections <br />I want to see the beauty inside and out <br />I want to put away all of my doubt <br />I want to see myself and smile <br />I want to love myself awhile <br /> <br />I want to know myself I can count on <br />I want to believe my heart is strong <br />I want my confidence to shine through <br />I want to trust my judgement true <br />I want no more second guessing <br />I want no more constant pretending <br /> <br />I want to be happy for I am me <br />I want to rejoice in what I always will be <br />I want to want myself <br />I want no score or test <br />I want to love myself forever <br />I want to know anything I can weather <br /> <br />I need the love I know I can give <br />I need to know myself I can forgive <br />I need the sparkle back in my eyes <br />I need to know myself I am satisfied<br /><br />Kaitlin Schmidt<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-want-to-want-myself/
