Are you sleeping??

Alone here in the silence... reflection comes, instead of sleep...
 My thoughts search for the answers....
It is the truth here that I seek



The questions pool in darkness... in caverns deep within...

Then echo back the same announcement...there seems to be no end



Just longing for some peace here...

For insanity's sake, some sleep...

Even numbness would be better...I just need some relief.



The questions then that keep me... from slumber deep and sweet?

What is self-esteem?


And how do you teach it, reach it, keep it?

Where can it be found?


No, really? You who have the answers....Do tell

You will not find a more willing audience than I...

Just whisper, I am listening...

But be honest...I'll know if it's a lie



Then tell me this... is it not a gift...to all of God's children?

Well is it?

And if yes, is a gift to each heart...


How does one lose it?

For so many dear ones seem missing that part.



And if it is lost, can it be found again...Can you leave it somewhere...

Or is it always close by, un-noticed, just tell me plain...

Is it just mislain?


Will you find it in the last place that you look?

Is the answer in the front, or the back of the book?


In the scope of great importance...

On a scale of 1 to 10...

How does it rank?

Just go ahead...do tell, I'm on the edge of my seat... and please....be frank

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How does one teach a child to love himself?

Do you encouraging vanity... what about humanity?

Is self-esteem the love of God?


Is the answer black or white?

Am I cold or hot...?

Will you tell me tonight?


How do you teach someone of love?

To stand up tall and be courageous?

To be honest and tender of heart?

That meekness and mercy are in no way the smaller part.



And if you don't teach ... how will it affect the child?

The next child?

And their child...

Just what is your part?

Will you be able to sleep?

Or will you join me here... alone in the dark?

How do you teach a child is the question...And the answer then?



IS YOU...

You are always teaching, no matter what you do. .It is your example shiny bright or dull in hue...

Even if you didn't know it...you've been teaching everyday...

Speaking so much louder than words could ever say.


Teaching....sons to love and cherish future wives and children too

Teaching...daughters how to nurture, to be loving, kind and true...


But mark my words you’re teaching...

In everything you do.

And you will have to answer for what your children do.


So teach then by example. But be courageous, stand strong and true.

The children are waiting and their counting on you.


I pray you teach them peace....may you find it in your heart

For you are teaching generations, how to choose the better part..


Yes it should be oh so simple and easy as can be, something anyone could do...

But is it? ...I’m just asking...if you really believe it’s true.


So may you come to realize before it is too late...

Self-esteem is just passed on, soul to soul and heart to heart...


You are teaching by example without a single word. ..Love is the real answer the only true and greatest part.

Oh may our children cherish this legacy pasted on... And may they be found sleeping... every night from dusk to dawn.