I Love Me - Oshun The Poet

You see, I love me Self acceptance. I can accept myself When at first I felt the need to be validated by everyone else. You see, I love me Self awareness. I am aware of my feelings and thoughts I no longer act on impulse. You see, I love me Self respect. I behave with honor & dignity I stand for myself, morals and values indefinitely You see,I love me Self care. I'm taking care of me mentally and physically Nothing can hinder me. You see, I love me It took awhile to believe. Staying true to me. I care, respect, love, accept, and no longer neglect......me. I gave myself away For myself I harbored hate Bullied for a speech impediment Although my intelligence is evident. I gave myself away due to hurt an immaturity The way I see myself now has others thinking more of me The trauma during childhood As an adult loitered in adulthood. Trauma made decisions for me Trauma moved subliminally I gave myself away The pieces together now in one place I no longer need that validation Self Love is a celebration No doubt in my mind You see, I love me. I belong to me all the time. Self love encourages loving others better too Pour love into others yet always pour first into you.