Poem: “Love Yourself, Be Yourself”
Love Yourself, Be Yourself
Courageous and honest hearts are truly accepted,
Be who you are and love yourself for eternity.
Don’t let nobody fill you up with ignorance and hate,
Your fate is in your hands, so think wisely.
No matter how much you try to be someone who you are not,
Deep down inside you know you are who you are and more.
No matter how small or huge the boat is floating in water,
It will sink to the bottom if there is a hole in it.
So don’t ever let yourself sink, if you know what I mean,
Try to reach high like you are trying to reach the stars.
There is no happiness if you are going to waste it behind bars,
One thing I found in it is myself who was lost in darkness.
I’m thankful for that even though I live with pain in my heart,
I feel like the pain is slowly vanishing away.
‘Cause I’m being myself and loving myself,
For who I am not who they think I am.
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keep up dha good work and just love your self and when u get out of jail u will be a good person
thats great dude : ) keep doing u !!! one love
Is there a way to find out who wrote this poem? I’m using it for a class and I need an author, thank you.
Thank you for your vulnerability! Self love can be one of the hardest concepts to master. We often find it easier to love and forgive others than loving and forgiving ourself. I hope that you continue to stay true to yourself and give yourself grace when needed. Keep inspiring others to do the same through your poetry!
KC
Thanks for the great poem, i hope you live the rest of your life happily once your out, and keep loving yourself
Thank you for your honesty and truthful words!
This poem is extremely raw. It shows your journey and why it’s so important to stay true to yourself.
I like how this poem delivers such a powerful and uplifting message about self-acceptance and resilience. The imagery of the sinking boat is a great reminder to stay strong and not let negativity bring us down. I also like how the poem acknowledges the pain of the past while focusing on growth and self-discovery.