Say I Love You To Yourself... Poem by RIC BASTASA

now why do hate yourself?
just because it is getting weaker
and cannot earn you more income
as expected?

oh, do not be so cruel
be kind, as you are kind to other
people
so must you be kinder, if not
kindest to yourself

it is time now to sit down with
yourself
relax on a bench in the park
watch children play
watch the old couple take their
stroll
on a Sunday afternoon

listen, just listen to the sounds
of the
weaknesses of this world
watch its beautiful way of fading
and slowing down

watch the best sunset ever
in silence
and say, i love you.