Though my path is not always clear
Sometimes it takes a hard look in the mirror
I need to know where I've been
to know where I'm going and then
It's up to me to overcome all the strife
That I've been through in my life
And never lose sight of my dreams
For my kids and my family-we're a team
I grew up without hope and so much more
I'm glad my kids can be happy. They are adored!
For them, to grow up free of fear
is something I hold especially dear
I wonder how I avoided all the pitfalls of this earth
But as I grew older, people saw me and found worth
Now I am free to live and love as I please
The times of enduring and persisting have ceased.
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Author:
Christina (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Had a rough start to life.
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Comments12
Heart warming tale and long may good fortune stay with you Christine
Thank you Michael! Much appreciated!
You make it seem so easy, when in fact holding that team together with bonds of love is a real challenge. And you are up to it!
Thank you so much for your encouragement!
Thanks SWEETHEART for filling in a few more details of the hardships you've come from to the BLESSINGS you enjoy today ! In many ways you are BLESSED because for many (including some on MPS) its the other way round ~ from Heaven to Hell. We all love you CHRIS ~ You generous personality ~ your caring and sharing and your loving and supportive comments on our ODD ODES. So it is a great blessing to us to share a genuine CHRISTINA S POEM ~ because they are always written from the depth of your beautiful heart ~ ILY ! Love the last line ~ answered Prayer for You & Yours ~ AMEN ~ The times of enduring & persisting have CEASED ~ PRAISE THE LORD ~ AMEN ! Cuddles & Hugs in abundance & in the SPIRIT ~ BRIAN ~ Always your BESTIE on MPS !
I can't tell you how much your reply meant to me! I feel so blessed to hear you say that I am a blessing to you! I am very happy today indeed! Hugs in the spirit--your MPS bestie--Christina
A fine write Christina.
Thank you so much orchidee!
A positive end to a challenging start in life Christina - The courage you must have shown comes through with such honest words - -
Thank you Fay for such a wonderful reply! I am encouraged by your words.
Great write
Thank you Tony!
Welcome
We are a product of all that we've been. The challenges teach us and it appears you learned well. Now you can look back and know you survived.
Great motivation.
Thank you so much laser! I appreciate your encouragement!
Oh my god. This is literally my life, in a nutshell. You have touched my heart with this one.
You have honored me with your kind words! Thank you so much!
"Now I am free to live and love as I please"
What a blessing, how wonderful is that. Glad to see the hard time has passed.
Beautiful writing.
Thank you so much m&m for your kind words. Means a lot!
Maybe a rough start, but as evidenced here in your writing, you've turned out very well. Your kids are the proof. ; )
I thank you so much for your kind words! Very much appreciated!
You're very welcome. ; )
So glad you no longer endure but thrive , wonderful poem overcoming and rebirth ....
I thank you very much WL! Also thank you for the high honor of the favorite save!
Good write. The pitfalls in your life made you the strong person that you have become and this will be reflected in the good life that your children have found.
Thanks so much GF! I appreciate your wonderful reply!
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