I would tell you that I have been floating out to sea

for what seems like years.

I would tell you to stop telling me to swim to shore;

this riptide is far too strong.

So in the face of opposition

I am working on practicing self-love

in the form of seeking out those who love me for me

and care about me holistically.

Lest I be led astray trying to swim back to shore.

Surely I will drown in that endeavour.

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