Poem about me

Social Work Assignment: Reflections Through Others' Eyes
Poetic Response to a Structured Interview

They say the truest mirror of self
Is found in how others describe you.
Relationships sketch the soul’s outline—
Each word, a brushstroke of truth.

So I asked two friends what they saw in me.
They spoke of compassion and empathy.
They said I was caring, never one to judge,
That I don’t dwell on flaws or hold a grudge.

My love for animals, they gently shared,
Revealed a heart that’s tender and fair.
Not anger, but kindness, guides my way—
A quiet strength in how I pray.

They spoke of intuition, morals, and grace,
Of putting others first in every case.
When I asked about weaknesses, they didn’t delay:
“You don’t see your worth,” they were quick to say.

They said I lacked confidence, couldn’t yet see
All the beauty and love they saw in me.
They named the storms I’ve weathered with might—
The blindness, the losses, the long, dark nights.

Still, they called me persistent, inquisitive, kind,
Someone who never leaves others behind.
One friend said I don’t always speak up,
That I shelve my pride and drink from a humble cup.

She said it’s more than humility—it’s truth:
That standing for myself is long overdue.
My journey, my travels, my trials have led
To a calling where hope is gently spread.

They said I’m funny, I make people laugh,
That I’ll speak for others when they can’t on their behalf.
I get anxious sometimes when the unknown appears,
Like Dorothy and Toto, I hold home dear.

So what did I learn from this heartfelt review?
That I’m growing, evolving, and staying true.
I may not always see what others see,
But I’m exactly who I’m meant to b