'Why Am I Not Good Enough?' - Middle Schooler's Viral Poem

'Why Am I Not Good Enough?' - Middle Schooler's Viral Poem

When this 13-year-old received a poetry assignment from her seventh grade teacher, she had no idea is would reach more than 25 million views online.


This young girl emotionally describes what life is like for a middle schooler in current times with her powerful poem 'Why Am I Not Good Enough?' You will go through a roller coaster of emotions and she starts describing how her day starts and each moment of self-doubt that occurs.

Middle school can be a trying time for anyone, especially in an era of new technology and social media. Peer pressure and beauty standards are now a commonplace. But despite her struggles, the very end of the poem reminds us that despite what the world will tell you, you are good enough.

In fact, you are absolutely perfect just the way you are. What a powerful message!

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