I Can They Said

If only I had the time they said.

If only I had the energy they said.

If only I had the motivation they said.

If only I didn’t feel quite so tired they said.

If only it was less complicated they said.

If only I knew where to turn they said.

If only I liked what I see in the mirror they said.

If only I didn’t feel quite so ugly they said.

If only my muffin top, didn’t have a muffin top of it’s own they said.

If only I could be loved for who I am they said.

But I can they said.

I can be kind to myself they said

I can be gentle with myself they said.

I can give myself some time out they said.

I can keep things simple they said.

I can do what I want they said.

I can choose to go for a walk they said.

I can recognise all the good things my body does for me they said.

I can celebrate all that body has achieved they said.

I can celebrate that I am a unique and wonderful human being they said.

I can learn to love myself they said.