The Draw: Deserving

THE WELL OF PBC / DEC ISSUE 2021

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By Xiomara B.

” I accepted too much abuse to believe I deserved it. I let others brainwash me when I knew better.

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The Draw is a space for creatives to share their art, poetry, spoken word, etc. and/or how their art helps themselves and others. To contribute, send your article ideas to thewell@bewellpbc.org with “The Draw” in the subject line.

I deserve to work hard for my dreams and make them happen. To not be afraid to fail, because it happens. To prove to myself that I can do it all. I deserve it. I am who I say I am. So today, I’m deserving.

I deserve to be respected. To be cherished and appreciated. I deserve to love hard without the fear of heartbreak. I deserve more.

I spent too many years convincing myself that I didn’t. So many years believing all the words they say and So many more years convincing myself that they were right. This time, I won’t hold back. I won’t be scared to get what I want. I won’t let others dictate the way I think. And I definitely won’t take another undeserving man. I deserve more.

I deserve to be taken out on dates. To be hugged when I feel weak. To be kissed when I talk too much. I deserve it. I deserve to reach my full potential. To make my mark, to always feel special. I deserve it.

I accepted too much abuse to believe I deserved it. I let others brainwash me when I knew better. So now, it’s my turn to feel good. My turn to leave when I want and travel. My turn to smile for no reason and reach a new level. I deserve it.

I choose to put myself first. Get away when I need to breathe. Stay quiet when I don’t need to speak. Laugh whenever I get the chance. Maybe one day start a new romance. Because I deserve it.

WRITTEN BY PALM BEACH COUNTY RESIDENT AND AUTHOR XIOMARA B. FROM HER BOOK “WE HAVE MANY SIDES, WHAT’S YOURS?” IG@XIO_B

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