First World Problems
This poem celebrates self-acceptance and contentment, embracing the beauty of being “enough” in a world full of extremes. The speaker highlights their balanced, everyday existence—neither perfect nor flawed—and finds joy in simple blessings. Through affirmations of self-worth, the poem gently contrasts personal struggles with the privilege of a comfortable life, ending with a reflective nod to the phrase “First World Problems.” It reminds readers to acknowledge their blessings while validating their emotions.
12/17/2024
I am not Her, I am not Him
I am me
& I am beautiful
I am not too white,I am not too black
I am sun-tanned brown
& I am beautiful
I am not too fat, I am not too thin
I am average weight
& I am beautiful
I am not too short, I am not too tall
I get by with a 3 inch heel
& I am beautiful
I am not too dumb, I am not too geeky
I am cum laude student with 3.5 GPA
& I am beautiful
I am not too lonely, I am not too smothered
I am unconditionally loved
& I am beautiful
I am not too old, I am not too young
I am a growing young teen
& I am beautiful
I am not too poor, I am not a royalty
I am in upper middle class
& I am beautiful
I am not too sad, I am not too chirpy
I am mostly happy
& I am beautiful
I have no enemies or allies in high places
I have great friends
& I am beautiful
I never slept hungry, I never ate Almas caviar
I am contently fed
& I am beautiful
I don’t sleep on ground, I don’t sleep in cloud
I am comfortably slept
& I am beautiful
So, when I feel bad
Or when I complaint
Or when I cry
Or when I fuss
Or when I am depressed
I guess the world has all the right to shrug & say
‘First World Problems’
Right?
Right?