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Home / Articles / Dance for Myself

Dance for Myself

March 1, 2018 By Mark Nyman Leave a Comment

Dance for Myself

When did it all become so complicated?
The bygone years of childhood
Muddle in the mind, discombobulated.
Would you go back if you could?

At what age did modesty melt
Into detachment and low self-esteem?
When did emotion shiver. Denied to be felt?
If only the damns would break and let out the stream.

Who dare love them self?

I dance alone in life’s ballroom,
For now. Others jeer and mock,
Asking how I dare bloom
Alone, with my heart held in lock.

For myself, that’s all
So long they have chaffed,
So many have I lifted as I fall,
Is it selfish? Selfish to be the one I save.

Who Dare love them self?

For my own sanity I say,
That it is time to be the one
Who loves me today.
For my own sanity, I say.
It will be a long long dance,
It will also take practice.

Yet, don’t tell me that I can’t love others,
If I don’t love myself.

Don’t tell me I am unable to love,
If I don’t love myself.

For my own sanity,
I will love myself for when no one else will.

About Mark Nyman

My name is Mark Nyman. I am 23 years old, and have a Bachelor’s in English Literature and a Minor in Music. I currently work as a resident assistant for my university. I also have worked as a college writing tutor for 2 years. I have blogged for a site called the Hero Journal, which is the website for a podcast called Myrelationshipwithlove. I focused on writing about love, positivity, and hope. I was not paid for this, it was more of a hobby at the time. I excel at writing motivational poetry, themes, and other forms of writing. I support those going through sobriety and want to provide them the light at the end of the tunnel. I believe everyone needs support, and that writing is the best way to reach people’s hearts.

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