Everyday is battle
Every battle is a chance to conquer
We rise to win love
That which we owe ourselves
Self love is what we need; forget acceptance
Find it in dark alleys
Find it in lonely nights
Let it grow big enough to fill your trinity
That no space is left: for suicidal thoughts to roam
For conformity to sprout
For depression to take root
For standards to rate you
Give a little there, give a little here and reserve more love for yourself
For love comes to those who love themselves.
Good Evening Friend👋
Sliver of Darkness 
Nice piece. everything starts from within.
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So true. Love is contagious, the more you radiate the more you get
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If you can love yourself then just pass that hand on to the rest of the world in beauty and passion. Great piece, thank you. Dx
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Give a little love here & there; you’ll get more for yourself
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Hello, This one was a nerve twister for me. I remember when I was suicidal, and the world crashing all around me… this was a true reminder of that dark moment in my life.
Thank you for allowing me to keep this fresh in my mind.
Beckie
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Thanks Beckies, it is not easy to overcome depression especially when it accompanies suicidal thoughts but sharing reduces the burden and though not easy, filling your mind with messages of hope can help you win. I’m happy you’re doing better now.
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I still work on my depression as well, amongst a bunch of other fun mental health disorders. So, I honestly can relate to how you feel. But, promise me that you never give in & never give up!!!
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👏👏
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Fine use of the long-line free verse form (think Whitman) and anaphora, lines 6 and 7 and 10, 11, 12, “find” and “For.”
I gave up a long time ago on what people think of me against what I think of myself. For some, the more I see the difference the more I realize they know nothing about me but I will know more about them.
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I will re-read this and give due response when I get home . thanks for reading and more for your insightful comments
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It’s a battle I’m winning and I thank you for your kind words . it goes along way
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We need to accept ourselves to love ourselves. When we stop looking for acceptance from outside and accept ourselves for who we are, we can then start to love ourselves.
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Yes. Love is contagious, if it isn’t within, you can’t get it outside. It’s the watchtower that attracts the beautiful fireflies to it in the night
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I know.
BTW thank you for being the first one on here with whom I had a conversation.
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Pleasure is mine. Thanks for sharing a glimpse of your life with me. It’s a relief.
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Thank you for taking out some time to read my first post.
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Honestly is when I’m reading it. Thanks for mentioning it.
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??pardon?
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I mean’t I hadn’t read your first post on your blog; I just did. And left a comment.
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I know now lol. Thank you. I appreciate it!!!
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Pleasure
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