Negativity

Weak
Unfocused
Scared

Lazy
Ego-driven
Vain

Tense
Robotic
“Nice”

Fistful observations
Crumple me into a
Small, constricted version of myself

Would it hurt too much
For just one day
To throw the switch
Reverse polarity

Suddenly I’m

Strong
Attentive
Brave

Hardworking
Unselfconscious
Unassuming

Relaxed
Creative
Genuine

Maybe
With the pressure off I will
Expand
Swelling like a sponge, ready to absorb
Ideas, examples
Anything you teach

Words can shape reality