Dress Like Royalty
by Tomoko Goddard

Orlando, Florida

You are my child, my princess
Wear the things of royalty
And seeing you wear anything less
In my sight I would hate to see

Cover yourself in holy things
That would be righteous in my sight
Dress like the daughter of a king
For this is my delight

The clothes that you wear defines
How people see and perceive you
To them it is like a sign
Of your should that they can view

Your body is my house
The temple that I live in
Not the color of a blouse
That matters, but the attitude within

Why I Make the Choice

by Leslie Gerber

Viewmont High, Centerville, Utah

A wise man once appraised the value of modesty.  He declared, “When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the luster of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.”  The weight that modesty carries is absolutely incredible, but to live modestly is a lot more than just dressing appropriately; it is a living, breathing, principle that demands nurturing and constant attention.  That nurturing comes by the way you live your life; what you say and do, and how you treat others in the world around you.  Modesty shows a person’s love and respect for their God, themselves, and the people they are around.  Although the price of living modestly is difficult to pay, I wouldn’t choose to live any other way.