'home - Where You Love Yourself'

You know that feeling of loneliness When you are in a crowd and all at once You feel invisible You try to ascertain where you fit in Do you even belong in your circle of friends? Are you just there to boost the numbers? Did you ever belong in the 'in crowd?' Why do you feel so disillusioned? One thing you should never do Is look for someone or something to complete you You were never made to be the better half Of someone else or something else You should never strive to be the picture Of someone's fantasy Be the best you Be the best complete you And when you get to that point All the parts that seem so out of place Will be exactly where they are meant to be So don't let the veneer of loneliness Force you into a position Where you look for company Where you look for a place to belong When all along "home" is Where you love yourself...
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Slave Avatar
June 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Hey Wilma! This was very much needed in this moment. This is the fuel, direction, and sustenance needed to start this journey. Brilliantly done.... Every stanza! I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I pray for your family's strength knowing it will be delivered. Remain well within the storm. Love sent!
Austin Avatar
April 25, 2016 at 12:25 PM
To be vulnerable is no fun. You have it - don't get desperate. Good advice. Love, daver
Mcconnell Avatar
April 25, 2016 at 6:01 AM
such great flow here Wilma, brings great message which many can strike a chord, well penned, blessings, Gordon
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 5:29 PM
I LOVE the message of this and I wish I had had more confidence in myself in my late teens and early 20's, to have explored my life more fully before committing to one person. GREAT job, dearie.
Roper Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 2:01 PM
Wonderful write, excellent advise I for one need to follow. We have so many that makes us feel disillusioned, a 7 . Hugs Eve
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