A Snail Emerged From a Shell

A child when young Could be compared to a snail, Hidden away In a shy little shell. Having parents divided Because one didn't care, Caused turmoil and upset I lived in my fear. My loving mother Turned our lives around, She planted her feet On God's holiness ground. As life passed by My life took a turn, I emerged out of my shell And freedom I learned. I finished my schooling Earned a teacher's degree, Got married, play the piano And have a small family. Now I'm a home school teacher To my two and one more, With tutoring on the side I have know time for bore. Thank God for the quiet time So little I get, I pick up my pen And write like a poet.