The Journey of Love, Starting With Me

I learned to love myself, alone,
In quiet nights, in whispered tones.
Before I searched for love outside,
I healed the wounds I couldn't hide.

I felt the sting of words once spoken,
A heart once whole now torn and broken.
But in that pain, I found my way,
A stronger soul, a brighter day.

For love is not just sweet and kind,
It’s also strength that we must find.
Even when the world turns cold,
I hold myself, my heart, my soul.

If someone leaves, if trust is lost,
I’ll never count the heavy cost.
For though it hurts, I still remain,
A heart that beats through all the pain

I am not weak, I will not fall,
Even in heartache, I stand tall.
For love begins, not from the start,
But deep within a mended heart.

So if you break me, take my trust,
I’ll rise again, because I must.
For love, though tender, sweet, and true,
Begins with me, and it’s my view.

By Anna A  Tauvaa
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 1/30/2025 9:37:00 AM
Exceptional writing, Anna. I absolutely love this poem! Well done.
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Anna Adams
Date: 1/30/2025 8:08:00 PM
Thank you
Date: 1/30/2025 5:46:00 AM
WOW! I wish I had learned to love myself a whole lot sooner. Your poem is very inspiring.
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Anna Adams
Date: 1/31/2025 12:23:00 PM
Thank you so much
Date: 1/24/2025 9:20:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Date: 1/31/2025 12:25:00 PM
Thank you I'm glad to be here
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