Charlie Chaplin - "As I Began To Love Myself" poem written on his 70th Birthday 1959

“As I Began to Love Myself.” The story goes that Charlie Chaplin wrote this poem on his 70th birthday, April 16th 1959, sixty-five years ago.
I so wanted to post this on April 16th - but time took the best of me ... Hope you love it as much as I do :))
Our internal struggles, often overlooked, invariably spill over into our relationships, shaping their course and quality. Imagine a world where self-love reigns supreme, where authenticity guides our actions, where we release the burdens of the past and embrace the present with open hearts, seeking solace and guidance within. Such a world would undoubtedly be a sanctuary of peace and joy.
Consider those who lack the warmth of family or have seen it slip away with time-would they have cherished it more, expressed gratitude more readily? It's this poignant reflection that echoes in my mind, urging us to embrace the essence of the entire poem, every line, every sentiment.