Worthwhile Poem by Eva L. Shaw

A world of make belief
Daydreaming and imagery
A fairytale childhood
With protective loving parents,
Siblings who cared
Children and -
A perfect family plan.
This world is full of hurt and pain -
To love and to be loved
Hurt and despair.
So, not to go on with
A picture of remorse and regrets.
Grieving the past, but
One day I knew that
I am worthwhile.
I will go on. I have a purpose.
The struggles are not over
But I will go on.
Searching, oh searching,
'Prostitute' rang clear
'No one will ever want you'
'Ugly, stupid, useless'.
Someone, one day,
Helped me to see
I am worthwhile.
I will go on. I have a purpose.
My dreams one day I'll see.
The memories will fade and
I will be whole,
Able to live, in spite of it.
Is there any forgiveness?
I am worthwhile.
I will go on.
I have a purpose.
I will be set free.