The next time
I will go into it
with eyes wide open.
I will not
fall for
the first person
who shows an interest.
The first woman
with a pretty face
and a need.
I care about myself
too much now.
I can see my worth
and potential
clearly for once.
I deserve someone
who is honest with herself
who wants to grow
who knows how to love
who can give and take
who can communicate her hurt
who can own her issues
I am worth it.
© 2020 Jason A. Muckley
Great poem
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Thanks! 🙂
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👍👏
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🙂 Thanks Cassa
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We all deserve that.
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Agreed! Thanks for reading
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👍
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It seems to take a long time to figure this out. Good for you.
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I had some painful lessons to help me
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At least you are learning. It took my, at the time, 10 year old son to say: “Mom, how come you date men who just take from you? Why don’t you find someone who has something to give?”
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Wise young man
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Indeed.
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Indeed. Well said!
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Thanks 😁
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I wish you the best for your future, Jason. 🙂
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Thanks Susi
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You’re welcome!
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I love this, you gotta know who you are and love yourself enough to want the best for you nothing less.
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Yes! Totally agree
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