I used to believe
that I had to learn
how to love myself
before I could take care
of myself.
But I’ve realized that
taking care of myself
is actually teaching me
how to love myself.
Taking Care Of Yourself
One Hundred Sixty-Six
Published by Family Friend Poems January 2021 with permission of the Author.
ABOUT THE POET:
Tanya Markul is the author of two poetry collections, The She Book and The She Book v.2.
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