Self Love

Every morning that I wake,

The sun feels brighter,

Birds chirp a little louder,

Winds go past me better,

Then they used to before.

I feel free,

With every breath I take,

And fly higher than ever,

With all my dreams,

Then I could ever do before you left.

Every night I sleep soundly,

With the pillows that ain't wet,

And hugging myself tightly,

Cause I am not lonely like before,

I am now there for myself.

I smile with my yellow teeth,

And wear short sleeves with my scarred wrists,

Lift up my broken spirits every time,

That I walk down the streets,

With none judging me like before.

And now I love myself,

And I ain't afraid to look in the mirror,

I know my strengths and weaknesses well,

And I will be there for myself in the tough times,

Cause I don't need you anymore.