Acceptance
Acceptance
For the longest time I lost the love for myself
That true deep acceptance in the soul
That I'll never be perfect no matter what
And it's ok to be fractured, not whole
I stumble, I fail, I fall
I struggle, I hurt and I cry
I misjudge, trust too deeply, I crumble
My sharp angles, my faults do defy
But knowing people still love me
Warts and all they see past
Begs me to believe in myself again
If they can, so can I at last
I'm happy now with that image
From the mirror that does reflect
I've won the battle of wits
Knowing still I'm not perfect
I love those scars I no longer hide
I love what the ravages of time show
I'm whole in my psyche and being
From within I radiate a glow
Acceptance on every level
Internally and all without
I love myself wholly and fully
And I declare it without a doubt
Copyright © Betty Ladd | Year Posted 2022
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