Self-esteem and Your Name

 

We’ve all been called a few bad words,

Often related to orifices and turds.

“You there” go do this or that.

Perhaps you’ve been called skinny or fat.

 

A parent may have used your name,

When mad or feeling maimed.

Now it may seem like a fearful curse,

Your self-esteem may still be getting worse.

 

So, tell yourself you are a treasure.

Feel some pride.  Enjoy some pleasure. .

“You aren’t junk”, it has been said.

 So, say your name kindly in your head.

 

Ellen Van Laar

Batchawana Bay