love yourself

yo, he says.
my buddy at the ball court,
my man. you got your mojo
back,
don't you?
I see that sparkle in your eye
again.
you're hitting your shots.
shoulders back,
head straight.
that last time I saw you
things were dark,
you were bleak, broken,
but not now,
I feel it brother. glad for
you.
the light's back on.
took a while didn't it.
women will do that us,
won't they. goddamn them.
can't live with em,
can't live without em.
but hey. don't lose it again.
be strong.
be wise. be yourself
no matter what.
love yourself first and
the rest will follow.
now let's play ball.