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Love Yourself Because
Love Yourself
Because you have to
Because you need to
Because you must do it
For yourself
Love yourself
Because it is your duty
Because it is what you deserve
Because no one can love you
More than you
Love yourself
Because Life is not always kind
Because others can't love you
The way you love them
Because it is the way to love others
Love yourself
Because You can only learn
To love others unconditionally
When you have self-love
Because you have to
Because you need to
Because you must do it
For yourself
Love yourself
Because it is your duty
Because it is what you deserve
Because no one can love you
More than you
Love yourself
Because Life is not always kind
Because others can't love you
The way you love them
Because it is the way to love others
Love yourself
Because You can only learn
To love others unconditionally
When you have self-love
Published 8th Nov 2022
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8th Nov 2022 6:34pm
Dear S,
You’ll never know how apropos this poem is for me today. It’s so important to care for and love yourself. I rarely do and this piece is such a wonderful reminder with such a great message. xx
H🌷
You’ll never know how apropos this poem is for me today. It’s so important to care for and love yourself. I rarely do and this piece is such a wonderful reminder with such a great message. xx
H🌷
9th Nov 2022 5:47pm
Dear H,
Thank you for gracing this poem with your comment and for the RL. Much appreciated.🌹
S
Thank you for gracing this poem with your comment and for the RL. Much appreciated.🌹
S
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8th Nov 2022 7:03pm
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9th Nov 2022 5:57pm
intheshadows has a point in that there's a fine line between self-love & arrogance but I understand your broader stance that love starts with you as it provides the strength needed to love others. Profound.
9th Nov 2022 6:06pm
9th Nov 2022 6:11pm
Thank you Billy. I agree with you both on self-love. When you love yourself you have a good self-esteem and you can build better relationship with others because you know your self worth.
9th Dec 2022 1:04pm
