It's okay to want your own happiness.
You are allowed to care
about yourself the most.
You do not have to sit there
and smile, and take all
of the crap everyone heaps on you.
You are more than
a piece of furniture.
You are more than
a fancy window dressing.
You are not
their shiny new toy.
You are human.
Perfectly and imperfectly made.
Full of beautiful emotions,
and a soul as honest as they come.
You have every right to say
“That was shitty of you.”
You have every right
to protest you own mistreatment.
You are allowed to set
boundaries for respectful interactions.
You do not owe anything to anyone.
But you do owe everything
to yourself.
The rest of the world might not
realize you have this right.
And trust me
they will be offended,
and appalled when
you exercise it.
But nonetheless.
It is yours.
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Author:
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Comments4
Best piece I have read today...I'm currently in a situation and I'd be lying if I said this didn't open up my eyes. Thank you!! All the love
Thank you!! Much love to you as well. I hope whatever you are going through ends well, or makes you stronger as a person!
best poem I ever read! I can relate to that. its madness in the city. I am for myself!
Thank you!!
Yes, friend! And besides, I do not believe anyone can properly give love without this understanding first. Guard your heart!
Exactly!!!
Good write. One of my philosophies in life is this is me and if you do not like it that is your problem, not mine.
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