I enjoyed reading this poem, especially the ending because it made me reflect on the acceptance of doubt in my own life. It is comforting to recognize that doubt doesn’t necessarily have to be solved or fixed, but I can coexist and live with it. For part of my blog, I wanted to focus on the line, “You don’t have to be useful. You are not required to come up with something to say.” The author presents a powerful message here as it is okay to sit in silence sometimes and embrace those moments. It frees ourselves from constant need to impress or perform for other people. It speaks to the idea of releasing oneself from the societal pressure to always be productive or constantly feel the need to have something to contribute. It emphasizes the value of simply just existing and being present in the moment without feeling the need to justify yourself. One’s worth is not contingent on their ability to verbalize and I think embracing the idea that we don’t have to always be useful, we are able be more present in life.

The ending of the poem also caught my attention as it read, “You can live with your doubt, that’s why it’s yours. Some of us are going to be okay.” It’s possible to live with doubt and be okay. Doubt is not a weakness or flaw, but it is a natural part of being a human. Our doubts are unique to us and our experiences and we can learn to coexist with them. The ending offers a shimmer of hope as there is always room for growth and healing despite the challenges. The author sends a message of resilience and optimism when faced with uncertainty. Doubt is a difficult thing to just forget about or avoid, as it is something that lives in the back of our minds.