Inner Strength

I shall succeed if only I try
A little harder each time
With patience, love, the occasional cry 
My mother taught me well

This world is full of temptation
But I shall not succumb
By encouragement and careful beration
My father taught me well

And what is left I have taught myself
Though some times mistakes have been made
But each time remember, knowledge is wealth
I am stronger than I know








9th place in 'I am Strong'
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2010 at 4:11 PM
Good job and congrats, Nick. Love your summation! andrea
Brown Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 9:05 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest Nick. Love, Carol
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February 3, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Sounds like you had good parents. Nice tribute to them. Congratulations on being one of the winners in the I Am Strong contest. Enjoy your honor. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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February 3, 2010 at 4:36 AM
Congratulations Nick,on your placement in The Rambling Poet’s “I Am Strong” Mini-Poetry contest with these words of strength. Your creativity has placed you in the winners circle. Smiles, Dane Ann
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