The Power of Self Esteem

Growing up in foster care I always felt so alone Looking for a place to call home Not ever knowing If I will Thinking If I could just know the feeling of being loved How my heart longed for that acceptance Only knowing the company of doubt and rejection I put up a cold front to keep the world from seeing The weakness inside me That always kept me needing The fact that I was scared To know if anyone cared I would reach out in misunderstood ways Only seeing shadows of memories in my mind everyday I pushed it aside though So I could make room for the bigger picture That the happiness I make Can make my life richer So I started to love myself I guess it really showed Because people picked up on it Showed me love and compassion Which really help me grow The power of self esteem Is a wonderful thing to know