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My Advice To You

February 10, 2023
By ash_pr SILVER, Turner, Maine
ash_pr SILVER, Turner, Maine
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Favorite Quote:
"To feel has not, and never will be a crime"


sometimes you should be selfish

not just should

you have to be

to be selfish isn't always a bad thing

too much of anything can be bad though

and that includes selflessness

if you are one of the many who are so selfless that they self sabotage

this is my advice to you

start putting yourself first more often

you are still allowed to treat humans kindly

but dont forget that you too are a human

who deserves the same dignity as any other living, breathing being 

start expecting that your emotions will change

and accept that

you are human

expect that clouds will roll through, lighting will strike

but also expect that rainbows will appear

expect sunny days in the sand but also expect tsunamis 

there is no making the weather go away

it is here to stay

the bad isnt going to leave forever

but neither is the good

and when the clouds let go

if youd like too

make the most of what makes earth home

and dance


The author's comments:

Hello! My name is Asher.  I'm a fourteen-year-old poet. I've struggled with mental health most of my life, so it's one of my main sources of inspiration for both my songs and my poetry. I've spent most of my life thriving off of creativity, even during the first few years of my life. Funfact: I have a video of me singing twinkle twinkle little star at about four years old. Ten years ago, that's a long time. 

Anyways, that's about all I'm gonna share for now, thank you for reading!


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gabs_w GOLD said...
on Mar. 5 2023 at 5:54 pm
gabs_w GOLD, Portland, Oregon
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You’re so right, it’s not selfish at all to take care of yourself. Such an amazing piece — keep writing!!

Afra ELITE said...
on Mar. 5 2023 at 10:13 am
Afra ELITE, Kandy, Other
103 articles 7 photos 1824 comments

Favorite Quote:
"A writer must never be short of ideas."<br /> -Gabriel Agreste- (Fictional character- Miraculous)

Ash, this is so good!!! Keep writing!!!