An Ugly Duckling

There was an ugly duckling, Isolated herself in a stream, Unable to show to the world, As hidden as a treasure in the wood. Everybody laughed at her, Pitied, Insulted, and judged, All she had to do was cried, But forgave them, she really tried. That time she made a dream, “Someday, I will be like a queen, To be known and be respected, To be treated fairly and to be accepted. Many years had passed, That once a shy ugly duckling, Spread her pretty wings, Become a proud swan celebrating. Transformed to be what she wished for, Praised and considered youth’s molder, A professional and a dedicated teacher, Nothing is impossible, believe in God and say a prayer May 2, 2023 UP TO 20 LINES' POETRY CONTEST Sponsored by: Sotto Poet Honorable Mention