I Am Better For It

Because you told me no, when I wanted so much to be right,
I am better for it,
When I was going down the wrong path, you told me ,
You didn't care how much I would fight,
I am better for it,
When I was so in love and wanted everyone to like it,
You told me that it was not love and you were right,
I am better for it,
When I thought I was grand, living in a lie,
You wouldn't let my BS fly,
I am better for it,
Whether I listened or did it right,
You kept working , trying to get me to take flight,
I am better for it,
When I cried you dried my tears, eased my fears, but you pushed me back out there,
I am better for it,
When I listened to you I would soar, 
You knew my potential and wanted me to give more,
I am better for it,
Now that you are gone I realize your dream for me, 
I am better for it!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 7/9/2014 3:31:00 PM
A beautiful tribute to your father,Donna - no wonder it is on the winners' list! Congratulations!
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Date: 6/11/2014 10:37:00 PM
Once again, CONGRATS with your poem... This time in Carol's contest... Hugs...Linda
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Donna Houser
Date: 6/12/2014 10:38:00 PM
Thank you! I was watching Maya Angelou's funeral and it came to me.
Date: 6/10/2014 3:34:00 PM
Donna, CONGRATULATIONS.... You sure slammed the slam.... Hugs... LINDA
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Date: 6/10/2014 1:35:00 PM
A very touching write indeed..I enjoyed every line here...lookinf forward to reading more..Please stop by and give a shout when you can..INK-U-SCRIPT
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Date: 6/10/2014 1:08:00 AM
Donna, a nice write and win. Congrats. Mohan
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Donna Houser
Date: 6/10/2014 9:22:00 AM
Thank you so much. I feel encouraged.
Date: 6/9/2014 11:11:00 PM
Nicely done. congrats on the win, Donna
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Donna Houser
Date: 6/10/2014 9:23:00 AM
Thanks for reading my poetry, this encourages me..
Date: 6/9/2014 8:20:00 PM
you had a very wise father. congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Donna Houser
Date: 6/9/2014 10:07:00 PM
I did. Thank you so much. I wish I had done more listening then.
Date: 6/9/2014 8:13:00 PM
Congratulations on your win and thanks for supporting my slamming contest… Verlena
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Donna Houser
Date: 6/9/2014 10:07:00 PM
Thank you so much. I am encouraged.
Date: 6/8/2014 7:36:00 PM
Hi Donna, thanks for the reply...Linda
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Date: 6/8/2014 4:56:00 PM
Donna, welcome to Poetry Soup. I hope you will find much to encourage you on this site as you share your poetry with others who love to write. Many writers will comment on your poetry if you do the same. I like this poem; good thoughts about one who loves and confronts and encourages. Best wishes.
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Date: 6/8/2014 2:21:00 PM
I like how you end the poem, Donna , A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join, March 2010. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry ha-ha a special pair:) here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Donna Houser
Date: 6/8/2014 3:13:00 PM
Thanks for the welcome and I plan to continue to post.
Date: 6/8/2014 1:40:00 PM
Donna, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile, others passed, when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your compositions. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Donna Houser
Date: 6/8/2014 3:17:00 PM
Thanks and I feel encouraged. I have no formal training as a poet. I am a teacher by profession. I write about thins that I feel inside.
Date: 6/8/2014 12:24:00 PM
- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup,Donna :) - I choose your first very well written poem - Nice to meet you :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Donna Houser
Date: 6/8/2014 3:15:00 PM
Thanks and I plan to keep working on my craft. I write where my heart leads me.
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