In fractions

I loved 1/5th of myself once,

I let people say mean things.

And I hurt my friend for not loving me more.

I loved 2/5th of myself once,

and I talked more, sometimes making mean jokes.

And I clung to people, so they wouldnt leave me

I loved 3/5th of myself once,

And I listened but only the things I wanted to hear,

And I pretended not to care, and smiled all the time.

I loved 4/5th of myself once,

And I spoke up about it, when people were being stupid.

And it became clear to me, it was no longer about them.

I love 1 whole now,

and I let go of the people,

and learned to share the love with others,

to help them be whole.