LET ME LOVE YOU: ALL OF YOU by Cassandra Abdullojonova

This poem was written for every woman who has ever felt inadequate and unlovable…

The words written here are what I believe the Universe sings to us every morning when we awaken and every evening before we sleep.

The photograph accompanying this poem was taken on my journey backpacking through Thailand. I walked by this trash collector several days in a row and began to admire its inherent beauty. Actually, it felt a little like me. Patched up, worn out, full of junk needing to be released...yet vibrantly unique, eye-catching and memorable.

May these words and this photograph become a reminder that no matter who you are and what you're carrying, you are worthy, you are loved.

Let me Love You: All of You

by Cassandra Abdullojonova

I want to love you:

Every part of you

Your past, your darkness,

Your vices.

I want to cherish you:

On days your own spirit

Is silenced to your cry

With the only response

The echo of your solitude

I want to embrace you:

In moments you feel inadequate

And to unlock the doors

To secrets you needn’t hide

Don’t you see, Darling?

Your eyes

Are the most beautiful secret

And I love them all the same

Whether they curl with a smile

Or fall to your knees in shame

Let me lift you

So you may feel weightless

In a sea of worthiness

Let me show you the sun

So your skin

May be warmed with joy

And your light

Illuminated from within

Let me hold you

Until your heart aches with glee

Let me love you
Let me love all of you!

Cassandra Abdullojonova is an Author and Creative who opens her artistic soul to share thought-provoking and uplifting poetry and photography. Her writing is intended to inspire all toward the path of authenticity and to restore self-love. Cassandra has been a poet and an artist since childhood, first writing rhymes and creating crayon-art to encourage her single mother during difficult times. Her unique perspective on spirit, introspection, adventure and love compels us to live life in color. You can connect with Cassandra on Facebook, Twitter and on her website here.

~If you are interested in seeing your poetry appear in this blog, or submitting a poem by a woman that has inspired you, please click here for submission guidelines. I greatly look forward to hearing from you!~

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