Betty Ladd Poet Rhyme

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

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Deb M April 10, 2022 at 12:29 AM Betty that is truly beautiful! Its written beautifully from the heart, it rhymes beautifully and it has beautiful and important message….so overall it is just……BEAUTIFUL!! Ha…..Debx Betty Ladd April 10, 2022 at 2:24 PM Thank you so much Deb - I appreciate your feedback xo