Dear Self,
I am sorry for the times I tried to be somebody else
I’m sorry for the days I didn’t put you first
When I saw your exception as a sickness
And how I doubted your majestic strength
Dear Self,
I’m sorry for shedding those tears
I’m sorry for denying your presence every now and then
Making up unwarranted excuses for your uniqueness
Mainly because you don’t fit in, you are different
Dear Self,
I’m sorry for disregarding your priceless worth
I’m sorry for making you take so much
I shunned you when their attention I’d won
Shushed you until from a whisper, you became voiceless like the ‘k’ in knob
Looking back now, does it even make sense?
Looking back now, everything was pointless
I acknowledge my mistakes from the onset
I beseech you therefore, for your divine forgiveness
Making a solemn promise of a changed mindset
To henceforth, let you be your awesome self
Come out of hiding, your silence is deafening
Your conspicuous absence makes me completely incomplete
Will you please grant my desperate plea?
Dear Self,
I am sorry
for almost getting lost in the pretense.
I am sorry,
Dear Self.
Wonderfully expressed poem.
A person’s life is a diary in which one starts writing one story
And usually ends up writing another.
But it is always a good thing that one doesn’t end up losing one’s self in the process.
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I couldn’t agree more! Thank you for reading 💕💕💕
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Beautifully poetic expression of revealing confession progressing to greater realisation. Not to worry; the silent K in knob is set to embark on the ‘K’ite, to go soaring up the sky.
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That’s the goal!! Thank you very much for reading! I appreciate it ❤️
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This is very lovely and a wonderful way to express self love. 💕🤗Love Joni
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Thanks so much. You are kind 💕
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A marvelous step on the road to self discovery penned effectively for all to see
Well done ⭐️
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Thank you very much 💕💕💕
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Absolutely brilliant. What a way to realise your own inner strength. So well written too
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Thank you! 💕💕💕
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Beautifully written. About time we stopped living in the shadows.
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You’re right! It’s about time! Thanks for reading. I appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️
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You’re welcome
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I love this so much. So gentle and kind – to ourselves, for a change. Why do you think is it easier to be nice to others and harder on ourselves?
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In this context, I think it’s easier to be nice to others while we are harder on ourselves because we often want to be praised by them, we do not want to be cast aside for being different, we want to earnestly fit into other people’s ‘idea’ of what we should be like. The fear of being the odd one out is always there. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Be you, whoever will like you, will still do. Instead of being hard on ourselves just to be like others, why not stand out?
Glad you loved it. Thanks for reading 💕💕
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Agree. Besides, we can only ever be who we are.
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Only! 💯
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” By the grace of God I am what I am” Yes, you are what you are, a wonderful poet! I love how you express your feelings with your words. Lovely poetry 😊
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Your words warmed my heart. Thank You ❤️❤️❤️
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My pleasure 😊
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I love this, sometimes all we really need is some self pep talk 😊☺️
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Yes, we all do!! Glad you loved it! Thanks a bunch 💕💕
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You’re welcome 😊
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Nicely explained
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Thank you ❤️❤️
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Great post!
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Thank you 💕💕
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Welcome!
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Beautiful poem here!!! Btw I am nominating you for an award soon!
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Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️ Looking forward to the nomination
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It’s posted:) you are welcome
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Wow this is very good! I love how you used silent “k” in knob!
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Glad you liked it!!! Thanks a bunch ❤️❤️❤️
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Reblogged this on Emerging From The Dark Night and commented:
love this..
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Thank you. I appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️
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Most welcome this really spoke to me
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I’m glad you liked it 💕💕
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Well done! You must love & respect you before others can follow suit. Accepting your own uniqueness is the first step. Who wants to be like everyone else? That’s what makes each of special! 😊
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I can’t but agree!! Thank you 💕💕
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This is well written and rings true throughout. We must appreciate who we are so that others will also.
I am not sure how you read my poem “Rebound Effect” on The Peaceful Pub, when that site has been showing as no longer in existence for about a month. Maybe the owner paid to have it revived, I don’t know. Anyway, my new blog is:
https://farragoexpress.wordpress.com
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Thanks for reading 💕💕💕
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This is such a fantastic way to give yourself a nod with strong recognition for all you’ve been through. Great job!
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Thanks a million 💕💕
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Thanks a million 💕
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Beautiful words!
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Thank you very much. You are kind ❤️❤️❤️
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Beautifully penned work…
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Thank you. I appreciate it 💕💕💕
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A really well crafted piece of poetry
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Thank you so much. I appreciate it 💕💕💕
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Beautifully penned 💙
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Thanks a million. You are kind 💕
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Very nice! God made each of us uniquely. 💕
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Yes! Thank you for reading 💕💕💕
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This is brilliant on so many levels.
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Thank you very much. I appreciate it 💕
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Beautiful
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Thanks a million ❤️❤️❤️
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Omowunmi, There is only one you! Getting to know, and value yourself is an important milestone. Nicely expressed in your poem! ❤ Best wishes! Cheryl
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Thank you. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for reading 💕💕💕
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So very interesting. Excuse typo.
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I understand. Thank you for reading 💕💕💕
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Definitely. Enjoy your coffee and have a blessed day!☕️🎼
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You too ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I’m AOC. In part and as a whole. What is the preferred short for your name?
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Grace/ Ade 😊
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Hi Grace… we were coming up with Ade. Not far off. Many thanks Grace for your visits. And…Enjoy your coffee today!☕️☕️☕️🎼
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Nice!
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Thanks a bunch 💕❤️❤️
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So beautifully written. ❤
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Many thanks. I appreciate it 💕💕💕
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This poem expresses life’s reality. We never keeps our self first, we think about the happiness of our dear ones. Thanks for sharing. ✌🙏
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Yes, I agree with you, we’re all guilty of that. Thank you for reading 💕
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It’s really wonderful 🙂
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Thank you so much ❤️
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*Dear Self* is an unforgettable literary masterpiece ripped from cupid’s heart comprising love uncut!!!!
“To Love *&* understand Love ; Love must be uppermost on your Mind;
innermost in your Heart
*&* deepermost in your Soul.” _-Van Prince
*Dear Love* earned the poetic right to go viral
the author is a creative masterpiece writer!!!
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Wow. Thanks a million. You are kind ❤️❤️❤️
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*&* =you have unforgettable poetic talent!
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Thank you! You’re awesome! 💕💕
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u r supreme
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Beautifully put, transparently honest and yet shiny like a mirror..
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Many thanks. I appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you! Thanks a million for reading. I appreciate it ❤️
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Very good poem!
Dwight
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Thank you. I appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️
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Beautiful poem made my day 👌👍
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Many thanks! I appreciate it ❤️
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Really? Glad it did! Many thanks for reading! I appreciate it. ❤️❤️
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Amazingly well expressed self reflection and love. Omowunmi!
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Thank you for reading. I appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️
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Very well written. Took me more years to learn what you have expressed so well than I care to think about. I still struggle with the issue. But thankfully, not as much. Very beautiful poem.
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Thanks a lot for reading. I appreciate it. I think a lot of people can relate to it, we want to be everyone else but ourselves. Thankfully, we’re moving past that era now and can be who we truly are without the fear of judgments.
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Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
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Thanks for reblogging 💕💕💕
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Hi Omo,
This poem is the beginning and end of all happiness and sadness. It is the trick of life and few can perform it. Thanks. Duke
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Thanks a lot for reading. I appreciate it 💕
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You talent is sizzling, your innovtion is dazzling, your beauty is mesmerizing!!!
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Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it 💕💕
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I appreciate you asa1-of-a-kind lady with talent!
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You must know that you are among the most beautiful women in the world=beauty is a gift from God!
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correction: ‘innovation’ (smile)
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I understand. Thank you. You’re nice 💕
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Woman is the Mother of Mankind
Woman is the Moral Fiber of Civilization
Woman is man’s first teacher
Woman is smarter than man
Woman if you encounter a Man smarter than a woman
woman you meet 1 man out of 100 men with 99 hanging in the balance
By: Van Prince
I use the blog name Mildred, Mildred is my mother and I use her name here to honor her. I am a man and my name is *Van Prince*
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correction first word: ‘your’
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Reblogged this on george rook and commented:
Beautiful poem. Beautiful thoghts.
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Thank you very much for reading. I appreciate your kind comment. And thanks a million for reblogging ❤️❤️❤️
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Hi Omo,
First of all thanks you so much for reading my blog earlier today about the storm I went through one Halloween in California, I really appreciate it.
I then read your poem Dear Self and really liked it. So many times we dilute our true selves as we try to fit in how others want to us to be, and it was a nice approach to then apologize to ourselves for not putting trust in who we are.
I’m a song-writer and a few months ago released a song called Is Never Me which said pretty much the same thing. I thought maybe you’d like a listen – though please don’t feel obliged to, I won’t be offended!
Thanks once again for reading my blog, and Happy Halloween!
Paul
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I’ll check it out! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
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So beautifully paced.
And my own self has been struggling and crumbling of late under a similar onslaught, so I relate hugely to the sentiment.
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You’re not alone. I think a lot of people can relate. We’re guilty of this at one point or another. Thank you for reading! Love you! ❤️❤️❤️
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That was nice. I’m having to remind myself to be kind to myself as well as kind to others.
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Yes, we have to keep reminding ourselves that. Thank you for reading. I appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️
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I’m also glad you appreciate the return of Den & Lauren to my blog. Thanks for liking it.
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you sound like you are on your way… recognizing is good, but don’t get lost in it…. time to move forward and get on with life! you have a beautiful spirit…its shining thru!
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Thank you! Appreciate it! Love you ❤️❤️❤️
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Beautiful! It takes courage to apologize especially to yourself.
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Yes. It does. Thank you for reading. I appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️
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Reblogged this on allinthenameoflove blog and commented:
(musical notes) loving you is easy because you’re beautiful!
#DearSelf
#Heart
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Haha, thank you for reading, reblogging and leaving a nice comment. I appreciate it. You’re awesome! ❤️❤️❤️
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Simply beautiful! Almost everybody can easily relate to it
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Thank you very much for reading and leaving a kind comment. I appreciate it. Happy Sunday. Stay Safe ❤️
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Beautiful. I am new to wordpress and this sort of thing but I am starting to see that my suffering and my journey is not mine alone. I see so many people struggling with the same pain. Same questions, same deepness. Thank you for sharing and for reading my blog
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Beautifully written! If only more people understood the beauty of themselves. God created us all to be unique and He loves us just the way we are… But, he also loves us too much to stay the same ❤ Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for reading. Glad you liked it. Self-love needs to be preached more often ‘cause people who do not love themselves might not be capable of loving others.
Again, Thank you for reading. Please endeavour to get a copy of “solivagant”, the poetry collection that contains poems like this. Link is in the blog post.
Stay safe.
Love you.
❤️
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love this so much ❤️
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Glad you loved it. Thank you so much for reading. Don’t forget to get a copy of “solivagant”, the poetry collection that contains poems like this.
Stay safe.
Love you.
❤️
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This is amazing and so relatable thank you so much 🙂
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Thank you for reading. I appreciate it. Compliments of the season 🎊
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Your writings is truly an peace of art..😀😀
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Thank you very much. Love you. Happy New Year. ❤️❤️❤️
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My Pleasure
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So beautifully expressed.
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Thanks a million for reading. I appreciate it. Stay safe ❤️
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“To thine own self be true.” Very nicely put. I think we all have these conversations with ourselves eventually.
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Beautiful!
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Many thanks! ❤️
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My pleasure Omo 🙂
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