Love Me

I can’t tolerate myself sometimes;

I can’t endure the thoughts

Running through my head

That are so self-deprecating.



Why can’t I love myself?

I want love from someone else

So much but if they think

I don’t value myself

Then they can’t love me.


Author's Notes/Comments: 

Inspired by: “Self-love seems so often unrequited.” –Anthony Powell

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Afzal Shauq's picture

sure self love is in the innerslef..and it happens.. its a great poem and the perfectly done... love your poetry.