Self Love

I dreamed a dream

of nothing grand.

like winning

the lottery

or going on

an expensive

exotic holiday.

Just a simple dream

of being happy

within myself.

Having

self-confidence.

A bit of

fun and laughter

around me

but more

so within me.

And having true good friends.

In reality,

I have had

backstabbing friends.

Who has used me and beat me up?

And others who

have been nasty and mean

And just wanted me

for their own purposes

or self-good.

Loneliness can attract

the wrong type

of people.

Who will

just see you

as a target.

And mistreat you.

Like in the past

has been done to me.

You have got to learn

to have self-love

YOU first.

And also respect

and not to just

accept anyone

who comes

into your life

for whatever reason.

But to really look

within your heart and soul.

And see them

for what and who

they really are.

If they  are true friends

and good people great.

If bad ones get rid.

Not always easy to do.

I do know.

But all they will do

is bring you down.

And break you eventually.

Loneliness

can happen to anyone.

You can actually be

in a crowded room

and feel so alone.

Surrounded by people

family and friends.

But yet to be so lonely.

So self-love first

and foremost

is so very important.

Before you let anyone else

into your world or space.

And then you are

not lonely

any more

because

you do

what makes you happy

first and foremost.

And that is infectious

and brings others

to you for the right reasons.

Reviews

[Frank Miles]

Good job of laying yourself bare here. It's genuinely touching. And there's truth here in what you say. Could benefit from more imagery, metaphor, and simile. Maybe my taste in poetry is just old-fashioned though.


Big points for truth and openness.

[Onlyme]

Thank you for your insight and help Frank.

[Frank Miles]

Very welcome, and keep up the good work.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Self Love'
Dawn,
This was a good look at the reality of life within friendships. Where do we draw the line? For sometimes one must do so. It is all about boundaries and trust does take time to build with others. With time we learn where to make changes and it can seem difficult. I really appreciated this writing of yours.
Blessings,
Kathy

[MoonChildPoetry]

This is beautiful. Very raw. Could use better grammar, but that will come with practice. Well done