Belinda's First Poem

*My little sister, Belinda, wrote this for me today and I wanted to share it. She'd never written any sort of poetry before and I was impressed. I was also nearly moved to tears (but I'm tough so maintained composure). Often times Belinda is the victim of my sonnet rough-drafts - I'm glad none of my bad writing habits seem to have infiltrated her beautiful poetic voice. Belinda's a wonderful aunt to both of my daughters...my fight for access to the younger of the two, Ava, is what this is written about* I know what it’s like this weight on your chest the pain and struggle never to rest Love makes it harder it multiplies sorrow emotions are raw and the distance seems farther The battle rages the wounds fill with salt diligence is the only way to put war to a halt Remember the reason you’re fighting this fight her smile, her laugh, her constant delight Find strength you don’t have hold fast to her embrace don’t cost yourself time from seeing her face Make up your mind do what you must soon it will settle this battlefield dust Be smarter than the enemy don’t give her bullets she’ll take you prisoner no keys, and you know this Rely on love to push you through not as a crutch for decisions that destroy do what’s right and you’ll win You’ll bring back your joy. 3/18/2017 Written by Belinda Renee Bostic (or maybe she's a Garcia again, I can't keep up)