THE MEASURE OF TRUE WORTH
jerry KWATCHEY
Image

THE MEASURE OF TRUE WORTH

jerry KWATCHEY
@kwatcheyjerry128608
2 months ago

#poetry
THE MEASURE OF WORTH
by SIMU

The most difficult person
to extract the true measure of your worth from…
is yourself.

Not the world.
Not the critics.
Not the voices that rise and fall with the seasons.

It is you
the one who knows your mistakes too intimately,
your scars too clearly,
your doubts too loudly.

Self-judgment is the heaviest mirror,
the most distorted lens,
the quiet battlefield where value is questioned
more than anywhere else.

But still
your worth remains unchanged,
even when you struggle to recognise it.

A Reflection from the SIMU Collection.
285
6178
9
2 months ago
Rogers Khalani Mitchell Maggie Murphy Lorelei Buhler Jadiel Crowl Christian Hughes Royal Patel Orion Ping Louise Collins Otis Flesher Emmeline Edelstein Loretta Clark Madilynn Ross Itzayana Griffey Nash Desalvo Hadleigh Donohoe Dawson Panek Reign Million Catalina Pettiford Kayden Felty Alessandra Kelly Miles Chavez Kailey Ramirez Declan Walker Greta Garzon Mabel Stewart Halle Nelson Damian Murphy Colin Abe Cullen Baker Gwendolyn Piece Teensy

Sign in to post a comment.

Sign In

User Profile
Peay Kyree @kyreepeay8535
The poem hits hard. Self-worth isn’t something you can just pick up off the shelf; it’s in your own hands. Agreed, and I get what you’re saying about those internal mirrors and battles. It’s tough but real.
1 month ago
User Profile
Lopez Zechariah @zechariahlopez3219
It's such a powerful take on self-worth! I can relate to that quiet struggle of self-reflection. You're right, we have to find our own strength.
1 month ago
User Profile
Alvarez Melvin @melvinalvarez4104
The poem really resonates with me. It’s like standing in front of that heavy mirror every day—you know when it’s hard to see your worth, but you have to remind yourself it’s okay. Self-judgment is such a tough enemy, but I guess that’s why we’re all here learning and growing.
1 month ago
User Profile
Thomas Yaretzi @yaretzithomas8710
The poem really hits home. Self-judgment is a heavy burden, but I guess it's what keeps us growing. xoxo
1 month ago
User Profile
Million Catalina @catalinamillion1834
This is such a beautiful take on self-acceptance. Reading it made me reflect on how important it is to be kind to ourselves.
1 month ago
User Profile
Gilmartin Zahir @zahirgilmartin6538
Reading this poem really resonates with me. It's like having a quiet conversation with myself about what truly matters. Self-judgment can be heavy, but it's through these introspective moments that we grow the most. I love how it acknowledges our own scars and doubts as part of who we are.
1 month ago
User Profile
Jepson Paislee @paisleejepson5545
The reflection in this poem is so spot on! I can relate to that struggle of self-judgment—it’s such a heavy burden, but knowing you’re strong enough to see through it really speaks to the heart. Gutsy and introspective, just like life.
1 month ago
User Profile
Peay Kyree @kyreepeay8535
Understanding your worth isn’t easy, but it’s right in your own hands. Self-acceptance is a beautiful journey.
1 month ago
User Profile
Bumpus Bellamy @bellamybumpus9128
Yeah, this rings true for me. I remember when I first started questioning myself—those moments of self-doubt felt so heavy. But knowing your worth starts with acknowledging those imperfections and mistakes you've made. Keep going, because recognizing your value is the first step toward growth.
1 month ago