I Love You! I Love Myself! Poem by Mohammad Younus

I love you! I love myself!
I love all! I love all!
And yes, I know:
love is a strong word.
That's why I chose it to lead
the vanguard of lovers of peace,
to make the world
a paradise on earth.

Why do you expect to be well treated
if you beat others down
and they let you down?
First, grow in your own heart
the seeds of love and peace.
Grow good in your heart,
you will see good in others' hearts.
Sweet love will attract
their soul to your soul.

Do not grow thorns in your heart,
they will prick your soul
and others' souls.
Pluck out the thorns of your heart,
do not let them grow
on your sweet little heart.
So say it in your loud voice:
yeah, I love you!
I love myself!
I love all!
Let us love and be at peace,
to make the world
a paradise on earth.

Nonetheless, at times,
it can be too hard to love,
and hopes of peaceful coexistence
may fade away.
When darkness fills our hearts
and we're unsure if we can kindle
the light of love,
even in the darkest night,
there is a ray of hope,
a ray that reminds us, smilingly,
the world will shine at the break of dawn.
Love and peace will prevail in the end.

When the world seems bleak and cold,
full of blood, hate, and peacelessness,
even then, you must not lose hope.
Know it is the right hour
to foster love and peace
in the strife-torn world.
Remember, you are not alone!
Hope must always glitter in your eyes.
The job may not be easy,
but it's worth fighting for,
to make the world a paradise on earth.
So hold on tight and don't give up!
Soon, you'll see that life's worth living.

MyKoul