Momma said love thyself first --

Thirst
For knowledge of self
Get to know what makes YOU tick
Stay true to self
Learn to avoid those who make you sick
Beat them away with a "Tough Love" stick
Become a magnet that attracts what you like (or love)
And above all -- Enjoy your OWN company
Sometimes, being by yourself doesn't have to equate to being L~O~N~E~L~Y
If only you learn to love yourself

I heard momma
But I wasn't really *listening* til' I turned 23
The reality of knowing & loving ME took awhile
Cuz I was too busy tryna git in where I fit it with a *wink* & a *smile*
But after being hurt & disappointed a few times
(In friendships & in love) -- thru iLL reasons & rhymes
I started to understand
So I found myself reaching out for my OWN damn hand
Shaking it in agreement that Me ~ Myself ~&~ I were hella good company
"We" were smart -- "We" were pretty -- And "We" held a kinetic key
That opened doors to communication -- And moved positive energy

I began to see ME as someone *Special* & complete
I began enjoying WHO I was from my head down to my feet
So I didn't really NEED anyone to complete me
And I damn sho' didn't need anyone to supress or defeat me
I was already WHOLE & complete
But I did WANT someone to help polish & perfect who I was
As a person -- As a woman -- As a spiritual being
I had to open up my third eye -- Cuz in my youth, I wasn't seeing

I see now tho! -- ;^)


I see me -- Loving ME -- For all eternity!

And I see me -- LOVING "Him" too! -- (My SoulMate)


And I see that momma knew what she was talkin' 'bout from da git go! -- *sheesh*


Momma also said -- A hard head makes for a soft ass! -- *chuckles*


Damn, I LOVE MY MOMMA! -- *smiles*