Pam Deremer Poet I do not know?

Unraveling Self-Esteem

When you were born...
a gift you received.
Invisible knitting needles...
can you believe?

The yarn started out white,
then you added the the colors...
depending what happened
as you reacted to others.

You are the creator of your own scarfs design,
It's based on life's lessons...
let's keep that in mind.

The longer the scarf...
the warmer you feel,
as the cold winds of defeat...
are right on your heels.

The negative remarks that get you to question,
your value in life...
may I offer a suggestion?
Start knitting yourself in the opposite direction,
just ask God for help and his loving protection.

Good thoughts of self will make your scarf grow.
At the end of your life...
the results they will show.

With each negative belief...
your scarf will start to unravel.
One can not go back...
for there is no time travel.

You are the knitter...
so It's all up to you...
believe in yourself...
and to yourself always be true.

                P.R.Deremer

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Kathleen Kroll February 9, 2017 at 1:56 PM Pam, I love your poems. They have such a ring of authenticity and truth. Thank you for sharing Kathy

Debbie Duncan October 31, 2015 at 3:43 PM Such a great write on self esteem. 7 and more for sure :) Pam Deremer November 1, 2015 at 1:00 PM Thank you.

Cecilia Macfarlane October 21, 2015 at 11:31 AM I love this : ) ....great message and write! #7 Pam Deremer October 21, 2015 at 12:04 PM Thank you very much!

Ralph Sergi October 21, 2015 at 7:03 AM Hi Pam: The scarf is a beautiful metaphor as you go through life. Great Write! Pam Deremer October 21, 2015 at 12:03 PM Thank you very much.

Punnia Viswan Bhatia October 21, 2015 at 4:37 AM brilliant metaphors Pam Deremer October 21, 2015 at 12:01 PM Thank you very much!

Marjorie Howitt October 20, 2015 at 10:23 PM Wonderful words. I really needed this reminder tonight. Thank you! Pam Deremer October 21, 2015 at 11:59 AM Thank you for reading my work.

Suzanne C. Goudreau October 20, 2015 at 9:59 PM Very nicely accomplished! Pam Deremer October 21, 2015 at 11:57 AM Thank you for reading my work.

James Horn October 4, 2015 at 8:10 PM PRD, How much self-esteem do you have to scarf down before it becomes overwhelming? Butttt, a scarf covers up your beautiful hair as well as keeping you warm. Pam Deremer October 4, 2015 at 8:26 PM Perhaps the length depends on the person. The perfect length for one person may not be the same for another. So maybe when it reaches the perfect length for a person, perhaps the colors can become brighter. What are your thoughts?

Paul Schneiter September 19, 2015 at 7:54 PM Pam, this is wonderful! I love every line. Using the scarf and ourselves as metaphors is brilliant. First rate.

Tu Tran August 15, 2015 at 7:20 PM VERY NICE, PAM! TU Pam Deremer August 15, 2015 at 9:23 PM Thank you!

Cori Wunderlin August 14, 2015 at 7:14 PM If there was a higher rating I would give it to you. This poem really hit a nerve in my family life. My oldest grandchild is really struggling with her self worth and has a beautiful baby boy but a trouble relationship. She has lost sight of her worth and it is not something I can knit for her. I am going to print off a copy of this poem, frame it in knitting needles and surround it with beautiful yard. Your poems are so visual. Thank you for such a beautiful heart for others and the struggles we go through.