Whirlwind 2021

Insecurity
What will the others think--will I look dumb?
Will I look like I’m not in the right place?
At what moment will the perfect time come?
Will I be embarrassed to show my face?
These are the thoughts which always flood my mind
I feel insecure of my own being
These thoughts close me off and leave me confined
One day they will leave, which will be freeing
But I just cannot take a chance at all
No, for that just simply will never do
I will be confident and stand up tall
From now on, I’m the lion, not the shrew
I am solely myself and that’s enough
And now is my chance to stand proud and tough
~Sabrina W.
Whirlwind
Confidence
I spent hours scrolling on Instagram
Comparing myself to girls that I would do anything
to look like
Ignoring the beauty that is in front of me
I looked at myself in the mirror
And picked out every imperfection and flaw I had
Little things like the beauty mark underneath my eye
that I wish I didn’t have
Each and every individual is beautiful
I tell that to as many people as I can
It’s easy to compare
I look myself in the mirror again with fresh eyes
I start to like my beauty mark
I love my smile
It’s easy to compare
But I love myself
And you should too.
~Mathilde L.
~Jessica S.
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