Self-Love by Beth Lexah

November 2, 2023
Poem title: Self-Love Poet name: Beth Lexah Poem: Look for yourself Put up posters on every scar Ring the alarm, get the police to search the bar Ask for your sanity at the lost and found desk Listen to the search party at 5AM calling you from the mosque The amber alerts buzzing your childhood trauma to surrender Find your voice in solitude, you are the adventure The map is in your coping patterns Trace them back, to smoky rooms and tongue-tied throats Follow the signs on your tear tracks It’s okay to change your mind, to pack your things and leave them behind. Unlearning feels like rewinding, Letting memories linger, without controlling you to anger. Forgive yourself, for the scratches on your ego For staying too long, for dimming your light. Trust in your purpose, you’re still here Allow faith to sync with your energy When you let go, you will always grow Choose yourself, the ones who stay will see What you seek. Redefine love to your hearts Desires, every morning of everyday fall deeply in love with the beat of your heart, unapologetically with the rhythm of your breath as your cup runs over, share in depth. Being an island is lonely but loving yourself first is holy. Appreciate who you’ve become how you’ve dug a grave for your insecurities fought the war on drugs by yourself and for Yourself. When rhythm and blues are queued Remember that living in your skin Is a song only you can sing. Find the God in you, be all that You could possibly be. End of poem. Credits and bio: Copyright © Beth Lexah Beth Lexah uses her words, to inspire and inform her audience into empowerment. Her studio-recorded album, 9:19, showcases her passion for storytelling and an unyielding desire to evoke introspection. She is an author, known for her poetry book, Spilt Milk. Beth graduated from university with a degree in business, equipping her with a keen understanding of the world and its complexities. Building upon this foundation, she further honed her analytical prowess by attaining a master’s degree in analytics from Queens University. This unique blend of artistry and analytical thinking allows Beth to bring a fresh perspective to her creative process, resulting in a dynamic fusion of intellect and imagination.