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~The Gift of Self Love~
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~The Gift of Self Love~ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
 In a world where Self Love is blindly sought We’ve failed to see it can’t be earned or bought In the search, something important has been lost There is in fact a forgotten cost Self love does not mean you put your self above There are others that need our selfless love Share it with those around you and those you know not The Golden Rules you can’t claim to have forgot In order to find love of yourself, love others first Then you’ll receive the gift of Self Love you thirst Small gifts, kind words, a simple hug are all practically free The littlest things can be priceless, give and you will see Hold onto others and be placed in their shoes You have no option but to let go of your blues So search for ways to share your kindness And you’ll not be lost in Self Love Blindness |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Truly a beautiful poem and a lesson everyone should learn. You cannot truly love others without having some of that love come back to you. Great Job. "That man has shown himself great who has never grieved in evil days and never bewailed his destiny." --Seneca |
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amazon_lover Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 491Dublin,Ireland |
Hi BDC Rightly said and I understand your point. Thanks for the read. Sincerely A_L |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very wise words, Butterflies!  Denise |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Thank you for reading I wrote this after a "discussion"...lol with someone, we were discussing whether you needed to have self love before you could love another or vice versa....for me, if I am thinking of others first I can't dwell on my problems, I'm not saying give up your own happiness for someone else....just share with someone and ...yes like you said T.A. it can't help but come back to you Thank you! |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Well written! A wise poem indeed. It's something I wish for everyone because it's true, in order to love others we must first love ourselves. Thanks for sharing this gem! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Beautiful and wise words you have shared with us, my friend. Very well written. LW Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
A wise and talented poet is our butterfly. Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. ~James Matthew Barrie God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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PoetasterD Junior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 42Florida |
What a wonderful message and so beautifully conveyed! If only everyone would listen! Best wishes, Poetaster D ps. Thank you for your comments on my poetry! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
A truly beautiful poem, with a heartfelt and poignant message Butterfiles ... wonderfully penned! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Melissa* Thank you I learned the hard way....believe me!!L.W.* You are so very welcome, and thank you for your kind words my friend! Eagle*....LOL...I wouldn't go that far...and now you have me blushing!! Thank you for sharing this quote...I love it and it say's exactly what I was trying to convey only with much fewer words....lol Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts.PoetasterD* Thank you for reading and twas my pleasure to comment on your poem Kit* Thank you so much for your kind replies, Sharing the sunshine you are |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Butterflies DC~ Your poetry always holds a theme...and I LOVE this one. you write not only beautifully but entail a important lesson we all need to remember. thanks for the sweet and poetic reminder! take care. amy "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends." "Fate exists but it can only take you so far, Because once you're there It's up to you to make it happen." |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
Lead through example. This poem is a perfect example of the self love you speak of. Thank you, Rich |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Butterfly; Absolutely breathtaking. So much truth and wisdom in your thoughts. So many people hurting it makes our own big problems seem like pebbles. I loved this poem. Marcy |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
You speak such wisdom and say it wonderously as well, butterfly. *applause* This definitely deserves a few more reads. Thank you for sharing this! *Krista Knutson* "Thought is real, physical is the illusion..." Albert from ~What Dreams May Come~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
my my my... how did ya get to be so wise...  you know I love this of course... wonderful thoughts my SS... you ponder with grace but then angels and butterflies always do later sweet-gator jm I think I could need - this in my life I think I'm just scared - that I know too much I can't relate and that's a problem I'm feeling ... If you're gone - maybe it's time to go home There's an awful lot of breathing room But I can hardly move If you're gone - baby you need to come home cuz there's a little bit of something me... In everything in you. ~MB20~ "What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly" ~Lao Tze Tao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
What a sweet poem, Butterfly. ~netswan |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Amy* Thank you for reading and for you always kind words....you live this poem wonderfully Rich* Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Marcy* Yes, I agree, if we take the time to look....there is always someone much worse off than we are. Thank you for reading. Krista* Thank you so very much, your comments are always appreciated. S.S.* Wise.........well I wouldn't go quite that far, maybe just old enough to share something....lol Thank you for reading and for teaching me this lesson through your example as well Netswan* Thank you for reading. |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
~~well said, wise words indeed~~ A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Well spoken and wise boyond your tender years ma'am! I'm with you there too.. I'd much rather focus on someone else than myself... not only easier, but safer that way! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Danny* Thank you as always for your kind words and for reading. Chirstopher* We both seem to know that our age doesn't measure what we've lived and more importantly what we have learned along the way...good thing!! I never imagined you as one to take the "safe" way though.... Thank you for reading.[This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 06-07-2000).] |
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sarahC Member
since 2000-06-07
Posts 84Michigan |
Very nice poem....wish we all could live by this motto...the world would truely be a better place to live in. Nice job and excellent message!!! |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Holly~ This is so beautiful and so true! You always have a way of taking things we take for granted and making them appear as special and priceless as they truly are! Love Ya~ ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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lorilockheart Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 206Alabama |
Giving to others certainly does do so much for our own soul. I am willing to bet that's how you live your life. I guess that's why you're able to give so much here at Passions - you are definitely in touch with yourself - lucky for us! Love this one too, Butterfly - like all the others. Lori ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens. Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance - I hope you dance. song by LeeAnn Womack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Sarah* Thank you for reading and yes it would be!! Terry* The simple things are those that matter most, thank you for reaing. Lori* Welcome home!! It makes things look a whole lot better when you are giving rather than complaining Thank you for reading and for you kind comments |
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