Truth

The truth is that I want to be accepted
I want to feel loved
cared for
and held like the small child I feel inside sometimes

the truth is 
is that I need to be able to speak my own truth
no, not yours
no, not hers
but mine
my truth-the truth that comes from knowing what is in my heart

Last nite, I realized my heart was like an uncut diamond
needing polishing and brushing up
in order to let the facets fly
into transcendent prisms that can touch the azure skies

the truth is
is that I need to be kind to myself
and treat myself with the respect that I deserve
so I can respect
and love you
too
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM
Thank you for the wonderful poetry you have posted and are sharing with us today Cherilyn. Wishing you the best always in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
Crasta Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 2:40 AM
may truth find you soon girl !!
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May 26, 2011 at 11:02 PM
* “Sooo Much Analytic Truth * The Beautiful Ferris Wheel of Love * Begins Within Ones Self * Dear Beautiful Cherilyn. * Wonderful Words For All to Read * Tis Seems Unto Myself That Your Beauty Is Upon * A Very Brightened Path. * Excellent Verse * Hugs & Kissses * Kissses & Hugs * Sarah” *
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