Because I Love Myself
Intensity, manipulation, jealousy
Belittlement, betrayal…
Hurt
Because I love you
I stay
Because I love you
I forgot my worth
My abilities, even myself
I cover myself with makeup and clothing
An opaque veil over the black and blue
Because I love you
Screaming, hitting, crying
Finally
Realization conquers all
I am enough
I uncover myself, revealing the black and blue
I wear it with pride
I know what I deserve
Encouragement, happiness
Warmth, acceptance, respect
Because I love myself
This poem is about:
Our world
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