Am I good enough?

Good enough for my status and rank?

Good enough for all the friends that I have?

Or am I just drawing a blank.

Am I good enough?

Good enough to seek my parents’ approval?

Good enough to be the top pupil?

Or is this the bare minimal?

Am I good enough?

Good enough for the trophies I won?

Good enough to actually have fun?

Or will I still be outdone.

Am I good enough?

Good enough to live my life?

…

About this I shouldn’t think twice.

I’ve earned my status, rank and prize.

I am perfectly good enough, to live in delight!

// This poem has been penned by 13-year-old Nivedha C and was recited by her at the Children’s Poetry Open Mic on Mental Health organized by WICCI National Mental Health Council in association with Beyond the Box on 18th September 2021 //