Analysis of Unveiling Self-Love: A Journey of Acceptance and Growth



In the garden of life, I began to bloom,
A delicate bud, seeking love's sweet perfume.
But as I grew, my petals unfurled,
I yearned for acceptance in this vast world.

I chased after love, like a butterfly in flight,
Seeking validation, day and night.
But the more I pursued, the more I'd lose,
For love cannot be found in others' views.

With time, I learned, as the seasons turned,
That self-love is a flame that must be earned.
I shed my inhibitions, embraced my true self,
And found a love that could not be found on a shelf.

No longer did I seek in others' embrace,
For I found solace in my own inner space.
I realized that I am enough, just as I am,
A radiant soul, a girl with a plan.

I let go of the notion that love must be chased,
For it found me when self-love was embraced.
I danced with joy, like a bird in the sky,
Knowing my worth, never asking why.

No longer did I yearn for love's sweet caress,
For I found love within, a treasure to possess.
I embraced my quirks, my flaws, and my grace,
And found a love that time could not erase.

So, dear girl, let go of the need to chase,
Embrace yourself, with love's gentle embrace.
For in your heart, the love you seek resides,
A love that blossoms, as you let go of tides.

Grow, my dear, like a flower in the sun,
Accept yourself, for the battle is won.
For in self-love's embrace, you'll find the key,
To a life filled with joy, and forever free.


Scheme AABB CCDD EEFF GGXX HHII JJGG GGKK LLMM
Poetic Form Quatrain  (88%)
Metre 00101110111 01001101101 111111001 1110100111 11101101001 10010101 1011010111 1110110101 111110101 1111011111 11101001111 010111111101 11011101001 11110011101 110111011111 0100101101 111101011111 1111111101 1111101001 101110101 11011111101 111101010101 1011111011 0101111101 1111110111 0101111001 1011011101 01110111111 1111010001 0101101011 1011011101 10111100101
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,411
Words 311
Sentences 16
Stanzas 8
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 32
Letters per line (avg) 33
Words per line (avg) 9
Letters per stanza (avg) 133
Words per stanza (avg) 34

About this poem

As I grew I have encountered many challenges through body shaming and low self esteem. As I grow I realise my worth, accepting myself for who I am and filled with self love. I realised love cannot be chased but it will find you instead. Influencing each and every girl out there to be confident and love theirselves regardless of the world’s opinion. You are enough, you are seen and loved.

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Written on October 24, 2023

Submitted by corral_islands.0w on October 24, 2023

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