Choose yourself. Don’t let them be the reason you abuse yourself.
Mental health is wealth make sure you don’t lose yourself.
Don’t exhaust yourself chasing someone else’s love.
Fulfill your own heart by focusing on self love.
Self security is where you should always stand.
Never put your happiness is someone else’s hands.
I understand that you’ve been let down and hurt a lot.
But you are not damaged goods and your heart and soul are worth a lot.
Don’t feel small. I know you’ve been hurting for love.
Choose yourself first because you are worthy of love.
To no other heart should you lose yourself.
Take a good look at your reflection and choose yourself.
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Joe Patterson
Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.
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Take a good look at your reflection and choose yourself. I love this poem!
That is a good point. Sometimes I feel lost in what the world wants me to be.
Very powerful poem to remind us about loving ourselves the way that we ought to be. I love your poem, especially this line: "Fulfill your own heart by focusing on self love." Thanks for sharing~
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Self-Love comes before you can truly love anyone else. Love the poem.
Nice ⭐️♦️⭐️