When Self Esteem Isn't Taught

Self destruction occurs,
From the inside out.
With a superficial attachment,
To live as felt and misunderstood.

When self esteem isn't taught...
And life is thought and compared,
To a ticket bought...
One begins this experience,
With serious mental issues.

And then when jealousy is inflicted,
Because of physical appearances...
There is no escaping from this mindset.
A plastic existence is all one accepts.

Self destruction occurs,
From the inside out.
With a superficial attachment,
To live as felt and misunderstood.

When self esteem isn't taught,
An existing ignorance that has existed is praised.

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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