A Valentine's Letter to Myself:

Dear Self,

You are the best thing that has ever happened to me.
I like the way you laugh with your whole body and that dry sense of humor makes sarcasm one of the best things about you. Your laugh lines are sexy, especially the ones that smile in other places and ways amongst your body. Some things should never change. I like that you give so much of yourself raw, contained, and shy all at the same time. You're simple in bold letters. You bring brass knuckles and fist fights, a heart and sleeves that can be worn like a scarf or head-wrap... call that black woman beauty.
I love the way you look at life and truth through those Siamese cat shaped eyes. Dreamer, you deserve love always... "you are so much more than your short comings." You are strong and weak poetry. Dependable and optimistic in your backbone. The perfect etch'a sketch of a gully princess. You are good stuff.

Love always,

Ebony Stewart

P.S. Thank you for being responsible for loving yourself.