This is going to be my last poem in this book.
The main theme of this poem is "self love"
Backstory-This poem reflects a journey from unrequited love to self love and balance. It tells the story of me who once lost myself in loving another but eventually found peace and self worth. I still respect and cherish that love, but now I love myself equally. If that person returns, I will welcome them, how can I not? I do love that person dearly- but never at the cost of losing myself again because I love myself just as much as I love him and he, too, should love himself as fiercely as he loves me.
I chased the shadow, outstretched my hands
A love that was flame now turned to ash
He was storm that I longed to calm
He was the sea, in which I was sinking fast
Started tracing my worth in his gaze
And measured my light by how he shone
It was the love that was uncertain
And people said, it was just on loan
I admire him, not as him
But as my soul, a light that passed
And love once known
And if he comes with open hands,
A love that's steady, strong and true
I will not turn or run
But I will not lose my this new
I love him and will always do
But for now, I walk alone
I no longer last, lost or chase
I kiss my scars and heal this ache
My love for me and him shall forever last
Even when the earth is shattered and cast
With steady steps, I move ahead
Love for him, still fills my chest
But now I cherish me, just like I cherish him
No more, no less
Just both expressed