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To Become Bold and Strong

Fate took me away from an uncaring father; seventeen years I spent in my natal land, but more hardships and trails not foreseen... I withstood to become bold ad strong. Fate took me away as a tender rose snatched away from a blooming bush, from an uncaring father whose love seemed a rod that demanded obedience only. Seventeen years following harsh rules that left their wounds; I spent hours on a hill that drew me closer to Heaven... in my natal land, springs are harmonious and breath-taking: enhancing the vibrant colors of the seasons and skies, but more hardships I encountered in the new land... and trails not foreseen, took me beyond any belief: bearing what others couldn't, even scorn was my daily dosage of pain. I withstood all by turning into a fortress that a tempest couldn't ravage... to become bold and strong, moving forward with only faith and fortitude.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/21/2012 3:06:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Andrew! Love, KIm
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Date: 3/19/2012 3:02:00 PM
Thank God for His divine "fate" upon your life,...the ending is very powerful and rewarding to the reader who needs to learn to hang on...I have walked in a similar shoe at times, Andrew...enjoyed this write and glad it was a winner. :) Gwendolen
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Date: 3/19/2012 12:01:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Debbie Guzzi's "Et cetera" contest Andrew. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/18/2012 7:01:00 PM
Hi Andrew please DO unite your write and remove the caps we don't want that distracting from your content! Great job as always! Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 3/18/2012 12:50:00 PM
ANDREW, nice verse for Debbie's, contest.. Congratulations~always*PD
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Date: 3/17/2012 8:14:00 PM
Well done Craig. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/17/2012 4:51:00 PM
I had just seen this last night and now I am here to say..... BIG congratulations, Andrew
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Date: 3/16/2012 9:34:00 PM
Andrew, this is a telling poem and very powerful. Much enjoyed this. How are you, my friend?
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