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What If
A poem about what could be.
What if it rains tomorrow.
What if a new lover only brings me sorrow.
What if I crumble under the pressures of adulthood.
What if I can’t handle stress, or cope the way I should.
What if everyone will see me as a fraud; an imposter.
What if I never succeed — my progress never fosters.
What if I clam up trying to speak in front of my peers;
What if I embarrass myself in front of my boss and everyone jeers.
So many doubts constantly swirl in my head —
I want to block out the noise — it’s the self-fulfilling prophecy I dread.
Maybe someday I won’t be tormented with so many what-ifs;
For now I try to calm my mind and breathe, and give in to “what is.”
No one is immune to anxiety, I’m grieved to say;
But take comfort in that there’s always another chance — another new day.
What if everything goes better than I could’ve possibly hoped for.
What if I accomplish all my dreams, and more.
What if I’m more powerful than I believe.
What if everyone is actually rooting for me to succeed.
What if I can inspire and uplift others; their goals newly spurred.
What if my future is mine and mine alone; it cannot be deterred.
With this renewed hope, I can lean into feelings of strength and faith,
That all will be well; my destiny secured and safe.
