“The Little Girl Inside Me” A Poem on Self-Discovery and Acceptance

“The Little Girl Inside Me”
An Original Poem by: Axton N.O. Mithcell

Dear younger self, you grew up enough to reach the top shelf. The road there was laden with hard lessons,
you will wish you got at least one more try at a few, or more. To settle the score. 

Kiss mom before and after school, 
the day will come she’s no longer there physically. You will miss the tedious “annoying” things she did out of love.  Arielle don’t worry about making guys you don’t have interest in grow fond of you… This will save you a mess or two. You don’t know who you are, don’t go wondering too far 
down the road of life without any sense …. self-awareness in needed for 
you see the other side of me.

Arielle, it will fit like a key. It’s quite humorous, that’s not a name we are used to anymore. When you look inside you
at the real me… you will understand.
What’s understood doesn’t need explanation. 

LoveAdd Axton to the equation and find your true self. You will really know what life is about No one could love you before you knew the real you 
Split in two denying the fact, you are you. Gets us nowhere.
Either way you are 
still “a real boy” 
now and forever. 

Photo of me at approx. 6-years-old accompanied by a poem by me at 33-years-old original work by Axton N.O. Mitchell

🖤 Help me see it through your eyes.
What would you refine or change?
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