Love Thyself

When a dream slips through fingers,
Love yourself.
When a person you love leaves you,
Love yourself.
When the road to success seems never-ending,
Love yourself.
When happiness becomes a mirage,
Love yourself.
Love yourself, because you know yourself
Like no one else does.
Love yourself, because to love others
You need to love yourself.
Remind yourself that you're unique -
That there's no one like you,
And there will never be one.
Stand in the rain, stand atop a mountain,
Stand on a sandy beach, or an open field,
And love yourself, and tell yourself
That you'll love yourself even when nobody else will.

By Wara Karim