Worthiness Poem by Wynn Free Worthiness, self worth, I am an expert on these. I wish I could say I've mastered them, But, more often, They've mastered me As my subconscious level of lack Would cause Outward situations to manifest Which matched the inner. The problem: How does one learn to deserve more? I contemplate the reasons For my unworthiness, And reflect on my oppressed childhood, Misunderstood, Rejected, Rejecting myself. I see how I shrank from life Into safer places inside myself. And now I'm trying to unshrink myself And love you, Because you are worthy And to have you, I must experience In my heart of hearts, That I deserve you.  Art work by Rassouli