Jun 13
In order to love, you should know how first
Not just the sweet, but also the worst.
Not just the giving, but how to receive,
Not just to hold, but also to leave.
Know how to listen when silence is loud,
To stand with a heart that’s not always proud.
To weather the storms and still choose to stay,
To speak through the night and greet each new day.
You must know yourself your shadows, your light,
What makes you tremble, what gives you fight.
For love is no refuge from wounds you ignore,
It knocks, not to fix you, but open a door.
So learn how to carry the weight of your name,
Before asking someone to dance in your flame.
For love is not learned in the blink of an eye
It begins in the mirror, with the courage to try.
Not just the sweet, but also the worst.
Not just the giving, but how to receive,
Not just to hold, but also to leave.
Know how to listen when silence is loud,
To stand with a heart that’s not always proud.
To weather the storms and still choose to stay,
To speak through the night and greet each new day.
You must know yourself your shadows, your light,
What makes you tremble, what gives you fight.
For love is no refuge from wounds you ignore,
It knocks, not to fix you, but open a door.
So learn how to carry the weight of your name,
Before asking someone to dance in your flame.
For love is not learned in the blink of an eye
It begins in the mirror, with the courage to try.
This poem explores the idea that true love begins with self-awareness and emotional maturity. Before loving someone else, a person must understand themselves their strengths, flaws, emotions, and boundaries. The poem emphasizes that love isn’t just about romance or affection, but also about patience, listening, resilience, and mutual respect. It suggests that only when you know how to love including how to handle the hard parts can you genuinely share love with another.
