Poem on Resilience and Self-Acceptance by Vanessa Romani
Vanessa Romani's poem, published on Artspecialday, explores themes of regret, missed opportunities, and the decision to keep going despite feeling it's too late. The poem contrasts the hypothetical despair of giving up with the reality of choosing to smile, encourage others, and ultimately love oneself for all imperfections. It emphasizes that 'it's too late' is a mindset, not a fact.
Key facts
- Poem titled 'È troppo tardi solo se lo decidi tu' by Vanessa Romani
- Published on Artspecialday on April 29, 2026
- Poem addresses themes of mistakes, renunciations, and choices
- Contrasts choosing the lesser evil with choosing the sea
- Describes looking in the mirror and seeing only what one is not
- Uses imagery of a missed train and avoided kiss
- Ends with self-love and the idea that it's too late only if you decide it is
- Includes images: a blue train and a person looking in a mirror
Entities
Artists
- Vanessa Romani
Institutions
- Artspecialday