Why can't I learn to love myself

Why can't I learn to love myself

Why can't I see I'm worth more 

Why can't I just get on with my life 

and shut the negative people out the door 

Why can't I look in the mirror 

and say " WOW I've come so far "

But i stare and still see nothing 

All i see is an endless scar 

Because I feel so ugly and all I am is scum 

Trying to change the way i think 

But my thoughts and feelings have won 

People tell me I'm beautiful 

People say i am strong 

But I just smile and agree with them 

But inside I know Thier wrong 

Because I can't see nothing 

Other then someone I can't love 

Why can't I see what they see 

If only I could learn to love myself and be strong 

I need to start listening to what other people say 

Then maybe I can love myself 

and feel important everyday 

That way I can be happy 

look in mirror and say 

" YES " you are beautiful Louise in each and every way