Remember Who YOU Are!
⏲️Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes
Published on: April 12, 2021
Updated on: July 13, 2025
Because Sometimes You Just Need a Reminder of Who You Really Are
Life gets loud. Between expectations, stress, self-doubt, and societal conditioning, we often forget just how powerful and radiant we really are. That’s why I put together this collection of fierce, soulful, and empowering poems—to remind you of your worth and bring you back to yourself when you need it most.
These words aren’t just beautiful; they’re wake-up calls. They’re reminders that no matter where you are or what you’ve gone through, you can still rise. Read them. Print them. Share them. Come back to them as often as needed.
Why Poetry?
Poetry has the power to bypass logic and speak straight to your soul.
When you're feeling off-track or unseen, the right words can remind you:
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You’re not alone
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You are more powerful than you’ve been led to believe
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You are allowed to take up space, be soft, be fierce, and be whole
This list includes timeless poems from incredible women—and one penned by me during a time I needed these reminders most.
10 Poems to Reignite Your Inner Fire 🔥
💥 Phenomenal Woman
by Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size.
But when I start to tell them, they think I’m telling lies.
It’s in the reach of my arms, the span of my hips, the stride of my step, the curl of my lips…
I’m a woman. Phenomenally.
✨ Milk & Honey
by Rupi Kaur
I do not want to have you
To fill the empty parts of me.
I want to be full on my own.
I want to be so complete
I could light a whole city
And then
I want to have you
Cause the two of us combined
Could set it on fire.
🌹 Remember Woman
by Reese Leyva
Remember, Woman, you were born
life giver, miracle creator, magic maker.
You were born with the heart of a thousand mothers,
open and fearless and sweet.
You were born with the fire of Queens & conquerors,
warrioress blood you bleed.
You were born with the wisdom of sages & shamans,
no wound can you not heal.
You were born the teller of your own tale,
before none should you kneel.
You were born with an immeasurable soul
reaching out past infinity.
You were born to desire with passion, abandon,
and to name your own destiny.
Remember, Woman, remember
you are more than you can see.
Remember, Woman, remember
you are loved endlessly.
Remember, Woman, your power and grace,
the depth of your deep sea heart.
Never forget you are Woman, divine,
as you have been from the start.
🧭 My Personal Quest
by Patricia A. Fleming
For most of my life, I've been on a quest
To discover just who I might be,
Earnestly searching, day after day,
So desperate to recognize me.
I've felt moments of utter fulfillment
And moments I couldn't go on,
But I knew for the sake of my heart and my soul,
To succeed, I would have to be strong.
But the people around me seemed so lost themselves
That I feared I might be on my own.
But then there'd be someone who would reach out and help
And remind me I wasn't alone.
I've wanted so much to be happy,
To know what it was to feel peace,
And I thought if I finally felt sure of myself,
Then the pain and the struggles would cease.
But I've learned that this journey is endless;
The discoveries are fresh every day,
And no matter how much I might know of myself,
They'll be times I will still lose my way.
And as I've grown older, I truly believe
I may never know all I can be.
But the answers are not waiting out in the world
But have always laid right inside me.
We're all on this quest to discover ourselves,
Together but through our own ways,
Overcoming whatever might get in our paths,
So we can feel better someday.
But always remember not to stray far
From what matters and what's really true.
In this life you don't have to be perfect.
In the end, you just have to be you.
🌬️ Pain Ends
by Katy A. Brown
Breathe in the fresh air,
Put your mind at ease.
Let down your hair,
Let it flow in the breeze.
Let your eyes wander
To all the beauty to be seen.
If those toxic thoughts you still do ponder,
Then let out a scream.
Scream until the pain is gone,
Until you no longer feel afraid.
Open your eyes to a new dawn,
Let the darkness fade.
No longer compare yourself
Or your flaws to others' perfections.
Take the negativity off the shelf.
Focus on your direction.
Pick the sadness up off the floor,
Sweep it into the wind.
Close the door on self-hatred.
Never let it back in.
For the lies it would often tell you,
You will no longer agree.
Happiness and love are what you should hold onto.
They are whom you should give the key.
Pay no attention to the toxic thoughts,
Listen to those who adore everything you are.
Overthinking was what you once were taught,
But now those thoughts you put in a jar.
Focus on your goals,
Never lose your fight.
It's time to open new scrolls.
Everything will be all right.
💪 You Will Never See Me Fall
by Joyce Alcantara
You may see me struggle,
but you won't see me fall.
Regardless if I'm weak or not,
I'm going to stand tall.
Everyone says life is easy,
but truly living it is not.
Times get hard,
people struggle
and constantly get put on the spot.
I'm going to wear the biggest smile,
even though I want to cry.
I'm going to fight to live,
even though I'm destined to die.
And even though it's hard
and I may struggle through it all,
you may see me struggle...
but you will NEVER see me fall.
🪞 Resilience
by Dipendra Tamang
Yes, she’s been fractured,
Broken down
And messed around
Taken to the heights
And dropped down
But
She’s picked herself up,
put the pieces together again
brushed away your dirt
and emerged stronger.
She may have lost a move,
But not the game
And now resilience
Is her middle name.
👑 Confidence Like a Second Skin
by Elle Poetry
She wore
Confidence like a second skin
Self-respect like bright red lips
Courage like a satin slip dress
And kindness?
She wore kindness like sweet,
sweet perfume.
🧠 Not
by Erin Hanson
You are not your age, nor the size of clothes you wear,
You are not a weight, or the color of your hair.
You are not your name, or the dimples in your cheeks.
You are all the books you read, and all the words you speak.
You are your croaky morning voice, and the smiles you try to hide.
You’re the sweetness in your laughter, and every tear you’ve cried.
You’re the songs you sing so loudly when you know you’re all alone.
You’re the places that you’ve been to, and the one that you call home.
You’re the things that you believe in, and the people whom you love.
You’re the photos in your bedroom, and the future you dream of.
You’re made of so much beauty, but it seems that you forgot
When you decided that you were defined by all the things you’re not.
🌌 Beautiful Girl
by C. Sharp (yours truly)
Beautiful girl, You are made from a cosmic quake.
And look at you…
As unique as each snowflake.
You were meant to be here just exactly as you are.
Now, My darling, don't be afraid to raise your bar.
So, when you find yourself feeling lost and tired.
Beautiful girl, know that just by being you,
you have inspired.
My Beautiful Girl,
for Greatness YOU are wired!
I wrote this one for myself—because sometimes we teach what we need to learn most. I was struggling when I penned these words, but I knew one thing for sure: We’re all connected. We’re all made for more. Don’t forget who you are.
Final Thoughts
Print one out. Save it to your phone. Read it out loud in front of the mirror if you need to. These poems are your permission slip to rise, reclaim, and radiate.
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