Love Yourself

Often we challenge ourselves
     In ways that are far stricter
          Than anyone would think to impose on us

Our self-criticism
     And disrespect
          Can climb mountains
               With easy strides
          Where others would dole out
               Small servings of pie
                    And wait until we had finished that
                         Before offering another slice

Be kind to yourself

Who knows you better than you?

               Let the harshness fall from your voice

Be willing to
     Let love in
         Rather than bar yourself
               From that which you need most

          Love yourself,
               In the same way you would choose to love
                    Those you care for most

     You are worth all of that

                    And so much more

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