Growth

An inner gleam that assures contentment Cannot break through overt resentment If we clutch our hurts and internalize We find life's dullness and fantasize. We wound ourselves, denying our value We'll remain unhappy when views are narrow We're blind to the growth waiting for us We cry, we wail, we trouble, and fuss. When troubled inside we cannot grow Destroying our ‘beings’, our ‘selves’ can’t show Our quest for abundance of self-esteem Eludes our grasp and remains a dream. We wallow in small thoughts and desires Our lives are empty, nothing transpires We find we're vulnerable to other's slights Inside we cry, and wonder, and fight. We long for contentment but it eludes We're trapped by our negative attitudes The world is waiting for our capture Care for yourself, to find the rapture. Soothe yourself - love your soul Seek knowledge from history; learn, be bold! Self-love is not selfish, empty, suspect Stand up to others, demand respect! Seek out honesty for moral health Success is waiting - create the wealth Nurture your best points to grow and glitter The future is bright, no longer bitter