CHERISH YOURSELF

Life running fast in the speed of light,

When life turns out to be one dark and deserted night,

Grades over knowledge seem to be the cruel rule,

Where keeping time for oneself, is a sign of a fool,

No one cares whether your eyes get swelled of crying,

No one sees that you worked endless days trying,

So it’s high time you stand and love yourself,

As destiny favors him, who stands for himself.

It may seem stupid and unnecessary at first,

Everything around may seem worthless and cursed,

In the beginning it seems you’re the only one correct,

People giving advice seems foolish and wrecked,

But hold yourself firmly and try to believe,

That first you have to explore in order to achieve,

Listen and understand each and every well-wisher,

Analyze, summarize and keep changing like a river,

But don’t forget to cherish and embrace your individuality,

Keep loving and saving yourself from every harsh brutality.

Once you overcome, you’ll be in the second stage,

Where you’ll find yourself stuck in an insanity cage,

You might even be depressed and suffer self-doubt,

The world might seem to collapse and blackout,

You might be helpless, hopeless, and full of dejection,

Society, friends, and family seem in opposition,

When everyone’s against you, stand for your own good,

Stand firm and acknowledge your livelihood.

Read a fascinating book if you like,

Start singing loudly faking a hand mike,

Or write a poem to pour out your heart,

Or learn a new skill and indulge in art,

Plant a sapling or cook a delicious dish,

No!, this is not something out of the subject,

For these little things are the most to affect,

Reserving time for self is the true form of self-care,

It’s stimulating and helpful at a different layer,

It helps to cheer up and distract from daily chaos,

It feels like a hot sunny day ending with sweet raindrops,

And again you can be productive after some time,

And stand solid knowing you’ll be all fine,

There’s a line between hard work and harshness,

To handle yourself and everyone around with tenderness.

Fix your standards at which you need to be valued,

Be gentle to everyone and practice gratitude,

Be powerful and sustain on your own,

Don’t beg for attention from the unknown,

It’s not selfish to show self-love towards oneself,

It gives a sense of pride and self-sufficiency itself,

So stand rigid and don’t stop loving yourself,

As destiny favors him who fights for himself.