Don’t worry yourself, purrs Negative Voice
I'm telling you this to protect you
No lead in your pencil
So pointless in fact
No person of worth would respect you
Dear Negative Voice,
I see what you mean
But just a brief point for reflection
I’m not sure I’m really an absolute waste
Consider some minor correction?
It’s better for you, coos Negative Voice
To know that you’re practically useless
No rain in your storm cloud
So juiceless in fact
You’re toothless, inept, and excuseless
Dear Negative Voice,
A stirring reply
Is this in totality truthful?
I’m sure my ineptitude has measured bounds
And even just sometimes, I’m useful
The beauty of living this version of truth
Is, you are at maximum harm
Nothing they’re possibly saying to you
Will add to your sense of alarm
Providing agreement to monster-y ones
Might also afford added aid
Appeasing and easing an excessive ego
May downgrade a wailing cascade
Dear Negative Voice,
Deep thanks for your thoughts
A note of some gentle resistance
I notice I’m having the thought that I’m worthless
Historically helpful, but now with no purpose
Distinct in my voice, yours holds limited purchase
So now I can give you some distance
I humbly suggest
This grateful request
For inner, more peaceful existence
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