LETTER TO MY DARLING SELF

Dear Darling Self whom I love with the love of the Lord, Do remain: Affectionately amiable Blooming beauteously blest Championing care midst compassion Depending on God Who is dearest Defender… Enabled to encourage with enthusiasm Fervently fueled for faith-filled flight Geared, guarded by God’s grace Hoisted with His helping hand… Instructed against ignorance Joyously jubilant, midst jokes or jeers Kindled with kindness, keenly knowledgeable Love by the Lord’s loving liberality while learning… Maximizing miracles of the Mighty Master midst His mercy Nourished by His nurturing nature as in Him nestle Optimizing opportunities to offer with optimism Propelled along peace-propped prayer. Quiet despite quirks that question quests Restored, replenished by the Redeemer’s revival Studying Scriptures, sharing His salvation-settlement Triumphant through tests and trials toward thanksgiving Upheld unwavering, uplifted by His understanding that’s unlimited… Victoriously vigilant while vanity, valiantly vanquishing Watched by the Almighty along your weakness Xenial along X-factor while xenacious Young at heart yon yehey and yay Zealously zestful… I love you, myself, but God* Who knows who you are ~~~ loves you most… *Jeremiah 31:3 - The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. March 8, 2025 1st place, "Self Love" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Karen Jones; judged on 3/10/2025