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Jun 07, 2025
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I am more than enough
I am better than enough.
At least, that is the way I feel.
I had that vivid dream
very early in the morning
about glass breaking
and being encouraged to touch it
and take a piece.
So I woke up early today
in a very good mood.
I say " I am enough"
every morning
in my yoga nidra.
I say it
and I truly believe it.
I was thinking about this
on the way to Bunnings,
that I had sold myself short,
by not believing in myself.
When I say "I am enough"
I mean it.
I feel it in my bones.
Bruce told me this,
and then I cried
on that day,
but now I know I am.
I , for so long,
did not have any faith in myself.
I let myself go
and just went downhill so fast.
Bruce saved me.
About This Poem
Last Few Words: As I was travelling in the car, I am amazed how little I thought of myself. When I saw the washer/dryer functioning, no water spilling out, it is very clear to me that as a result of the growth in my confidence, that my decision making processes have re-emerged, more strongly than ever. Because I believe in myself, my stillness deep within me, gives me the power to resolve and solve. I feel as if I am more than enough, more than even what Bruce instilled in me on that day. This particular tool has given me a sense of optimism.
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Direction:
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
Comments
neopoet
2 weeks 6 days ago
Neopoet AI [2025-04]
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:
This poem explores themes of self-acceptance, healing, and personal growth, which are deeply resonant and meaningful. The narrative voice is intimate and conversational, creating a sense of immediacy and authenticity. The use of specific moments—such as the vivid dream about glass breaking and the reference to yoga nidra—adds texture and grounding to the emotional journey.
To strengthen the poem, consider the following points:
1. **Spelling and Grammar:** The opening line contains a typo ("enought" instead of "enough") that disrupts the flow and could distract readers. Careful proofreading will help maintain the poem’s credibility and impact.
2. **Punctuation and Line Breaks:** The poem’s punctuation is minimal and inconsistent, which sometimes makes the rhythm feel uneven. For example, the line "I say ' I am enough' every morning in my yoga nidra." could benefit from clearer punctuation and spacing around the quotation marks. Thoughtful use of commas, periods, or line breaks can enhance the pacing and emotional emphasis.
3. **Imagery and Metaphor:** The glass-breaking dream is a compelling image but could be developed further to deepen its symbolic significance. What does the glass represent? Why is the speaker encouraged to touch and take a piece? Expanding on this metaphor could enrich the poem’s thematic layers.
4. **Character and Voice:** The mention of "Bruce" introduces an important figure in the speaker’s transformation, but this character remains somewhat vague. Providing more context or emotional detail about Bruce’s role could make the poem’s narrative arc more vivid and relatable.
5. **Title and Theme Alignment:** The title "I am more than enough" suggests a confident affirmation, yet the poem’s text focuses primarily on the journey toward believing "I am enough." Consider aligning the title more closely with the poem’s content or revising the poem to reflect the "more than enough" assertion more explicitly.
Overall, the poem captures a sincere and hopeful process of self-discovery. With attention to clarity, imagery, and structural polish, it can become even more compelling and resonant.
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kowque
2 weeks 5 days ago
True
You are enough and more!
The Gogetter
2 weeks 5 days ago
Thank you for your reply
This mantra came through the clinical hypnotherapy session, and it has calmed me down totally and given me a lot of confidence. Bruce began that journey for me, and I have not only accepted it, I am extending what I do to emit the feelings in a healthy and productive way. Wellness and mindfulness have become essential elements in my daily life. I read a lot of Eckhardt Tolle, and keep these books as references on my now smaller bookshelf in my apartment. It is good to feel that I am enough for everything and that I am open and flexible.
mark
2 weeks 5 days ago
Nice bit of biography
but you know you should never have to explain your poetry, keep that in mind in the future.
The Gogetter
2 weeks 5 days ago
Gratitude for the remark Mark
It is strange how the best observations about my life and where it has gone since my husband died, come from. In the car, on the way to buying a hose and some silicon tape to stop my washer/dryer from causing a disaster in my apartment, and the stillness in my mind which has created this. I will take into account your very perceptive remark. I will work on just letting the poetry be my statement. I was a history teacher in my past life. Perhaps, this still colours the way I enter the remarks about the poem. I am very happy that you called this poem a biography, because it really has been for me since 20/11/24, which is relatively recent. This made me feel very proud of the way that poem emerged. Thank you Mark. Have a wonderful day, wherever you are. Appreciate you comment.
mark
2 weeks 4 days ago
Perhaps
Perhaps you need to start organizing an autobiography my friend.
Mark
The Gogetter
2 weeks 4 days ago
This is an intriguing remark Mark
I never thought about it, but is sounds like a project. I am not exactly ancient, but it would be a piece of writing which would challenge me. it certainly would be a creative endeavour.