You need a man...

You need a man who knows how to treat you right

You need a man who respects you

You need a man who cherishes you

You need a man who would never hurt you

You need a man who understands how important you are

You need a man who knows what a precious gift he has been given

The voices droned in her head over and over

You need a man...

You need a man...
You need a man...

Then one day a stronger voice rang out

You need to treat yourself right

You need to respect yourself

You need to cherish yourself

You need to stop hurting yourself

You need to realize you are important

You need to see that you are your own gift

Once she understood that she did not need a man she saw the truth

Treat yourself right and you will never let anyone else treat you badly

Respect yourself and you will not tolerate disrespect

Cherish yourself and you will not be taken lightly

Treat yourself with care and you won't let anyone else hurt you

Know your own importance and no one can steal your voice

Once you understand your worth you will not give yourself to the unworthy

She did not need a man.

She did not need more than she was.

She was enough.
She always had been.

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