Self First

I thought I’d learned

To put myself first

To quell the thirst

To nurture above my means

So easy to give

It all away

To the point where

Another would leave

Rather than stay

It’s a dichotomy

Of superior form

A universal principle

Governing human decorum

Others treat you

As you treat yourself

If I value me

So will he or she

Take time for me

So will he or she

Do what I enjoy

And I fill myself up

Rather than suffer

From endless void

Do for you

And others will get a clue

Clear they can’t come

Just any kind of way

Because you have plans

For each and every day

You live to the fullest

Work hard

And make time for play

Put self first

And you will savor the flavor

Of mutual respect

Put self first

And your kindness will reflect

Put self first

And you’ll be able to live

With much, much more to give

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