Poem #11--The Worth of Your Soul

The Worth of Your Soul

I’ve heard that life’s a battleground, that we wage a constant war.

I’ve heard that life is full of pain, and infinite locked doors.

I’ve heard that happiness is rare, that joy is often lost,

I’ve heard that freedom is never true, and bought at a great cost.

Now, if these things are true, my friend, then why do we exist?

Why do we keep being born if troubles just persist?

Could it be there’s something more, just waiting to be found?

Could it be that love and light are always all around?

When life gets dark, and we get lost, we often can lose hope.

We sometimes think that we have failed, and know not how to cope.

We lose sight of who we are, of who we can become,

We think that we are worthless, that our lives should be undone.

We think it would not matter if we had never been,

That none would even care if they saw us ne’er again.

We might feel insignificant, unwanted, and alone,

Stupid, ugly, an awful friend, with no place to call home.

So, what do you do when all these thoughts enter into your mind?

How on earth do you turn these thoughts into a better kind?

The answer, friend, is a simple one, you just must meet this goal:

To understand and comprehend the value of your soul.

You, yourself, are great to God, and are beloved of Him,

He wants only what’s best for you, He wants for you to win.

So, when you fall, just get back up; your life is yours to lead.

Smile, laugh, and show your love, and please, this counsel heed:

You are special, you are great: God’s love for you is true.

No one can take the steering wheel; you are the only you.

And, no matter what you think, there are those who care,

Friends in need and friends indeed, who would die if you weren’t there.

So never, ever doubt yourself; never forget your worth,

Your soul is great, and that is why you came down to this Earth.

Remember this and you will find that all will turn out fine.

Remember this and you can gain a needed peace-of-mind.

Remember this, that you are loved, just the way you are.

You are one of God’s children, a bright and shining star.

Never doubt your own self-worth, it’s greater than you can know,

Never doubt your grand potential, or how much you can grow.

And, when things get tough and hard, and life seems at an end,

Remember that you will always have some true and faithful friends.

These friends love you, just as God does, for who you are today;

They love you and wouldn’t want you any other way.

-Karl Southwick-

One common problem among people of today's world is a lack of self-confidence. There are many among us who feel that we are worthless, that we are alone and unloved. This is untrue. None in this life are unloved, and none are worthless. The worth of every soul is great in the sight of God, and therefore we are all meant to be here. We're here for a reason. Family, friends, and God are all there with us, loving us every step of the way. So never feel that you aren't worthy of life, that you would be better off dead. That is not true. Your family and friends love you, and, even if you feel they don't, God does. We are his children, and we therefore need not fear that we are worthless. He loves us, He cares for us, and He will always be with us when we need Him.