The Pain Inside (Lessons Learned)

The emotional pain inside can feel so strong
I'm not sure why it arises
I feel guilty about some things
in my past.
I'm older now- and wiser.

I will occasionally dwell
On what people have said
Some things have been unkind.
On the other hand I've learned
lessons from criticisms
Today I often find

That I question what I do and say
And try to learn from my mistakes
Whilst trying to be myself:
Authentic.
I don't wish to be a fake.

MDC