The Key

At the lowest point in my life, 

When I was clouded with doubt

I didn't believe in myself,

And I  just wanted to shout:

"I'm a big loser.

I'm scum of the Earth. 

I don't deserve love. 

I don't appreciate its worth. 

I'm a failure. 

I'm good at nothing at all. 

When others stand straight, 

I always crumble and fall. 

I'm a hopeless case. 

I'm not worth the effort. 

Don't waste your time on me. 

It'll be your biggest mistake ever. "

I repeated those things over 

And over in my mind. 

No one could hurt me because I did 

That on my own just fine. 

It took me a long time to see, 

I didn't deserve that hate. 

I had to learn to love myself, 

And it just couldn't wait. 

It had to happen immediately, 

I had to dig down deep. 

I had to find the wealth 

Hidden inside of me. 

It didn't take long for me to see, 

My words helped others, too. 

I had the key to help,

And I knew what I had to do.  

I had to write. And keep writing. 

Write from my heart and soul.

I had to express it all, 

So that you would know..

You are not alone.

I've been in your shoes. 

There's hope left. 

You CAN  learn to love you.