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How to Love Yourself


How to Love Yourself

Is not taught at school

Is not in a book

Is not in this poem.

The worst loathing in the world

the worst hatred for your soul

is the hatred for yourself.

However,

They teach you to

love a person

love a career

love some clothes

love money

love a car

love something else.

They never teach you 

to Love Yourself.

When you finally

Love Yourself,

you become the Universe

And They become powerless

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sassyg88
<p>good beginning! Explain alittle more how to love yourself!&nbsp;</p>

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