A Different Path

A young woman wanders down the street Pondering her helpless situation called life. She stops to stare at a big stone building without recognition And wonders why there is no help to be found. Her blank stare calls for some concern As she ponders her protruding innocence slipping away. A crowd of pedestrians walk by her without notice With whispers and giggles as she stands in silence. A smile arises as she sees a man approach the building “I wonder what it took for him to accomplish this” she thinks. As he walks by her and up the stairs she nods her head in acknowledgment He does not take notice because she is not an approved citizen to him. For years she’s worked and wanted nothing but this A tear trickles down her cheek as she recollects her past. No regrets have entered her mind as she wishes that she had done different She thought her life was supposed to be an educational success. The mere mention of her outdated look suggests otherwise But she stands tall and knows that God as other intentions for her Not knowing what they are and being frustrated with waiting She takes in stride her continuous battle of society and walks on. One last glance back reminds her of what she is now to do She throws herself into the world that awaits Knowing it will be a difficult challenge but realizes one thing No one can take what you don’t let them.