Forgive Yourself

I read a quote from Neil Diamond: “I’ve forgiven myself for not being Beethoven.” And I realized my issue was I haven’t forgiven myself for not being Beethoven. ~ Billy Joel

Guilt. Inadequacy.
Incompetent. Inept.
Failure to lie up to expectations...
most often my own.
Self-loathing.
Skepticism. self-doubt.
I am my own harshest critic.
Others generally respect me,
admire me, believe me able.
I've not forgiven myself
for not being Shakespeare.
It's time I did.
What about you?
What lies do you tell
the face in the mirror?