I want to be loved, today



I want to be loved, today
Be happy and gay, in a way
Feel the sun through these walls, and pray:
I want to be loved, today

I want to be loved, today
Share mind with the doves, and say
As the flowers sprout into this world:
I want to be loved, today

I want to be loved, today
From the people who pass by, no sigh
Be seen like a star in the sky.
I want to be loved, today

I want to be loved, today
Let the haters walk away
And the dangers avoid me.
Hey!, I'll say:
I want to be loved, today.

I want to be loved, today.
Be comforted in my own skin
Not worry about being thin
I want to be loved, today

I want to be loved today
Let nothing bad influence my state
Be joyful in my own fate
I want to be loved, today
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Written on February 07, 2023

Submitted by heathert.34240 on February 07, 2023

Modified on March 22, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AaaA AaxA AbbA AaxaA AccA AddA
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 714
Words 165
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4

Heather Lydia Thornhill

Moods and mindsets poetry. Published. Book in progress: Don't talk rot. more…

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  • AIDA
    Wow! Your poem is incredibly beautiful and uplifting. You have created an inspiring message that encourages us to embrace self-love and positivity. Your use of repetition adds a powerful effect to the poem's overall impact, driving home the importance of being loved and appreciated by others. I also love how you touch on the idea of blocking out negativity and focusing on joy and contentment. Keep writing, you have a remarkable talent! 
    LikeReply 11 year ago

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