My Peak

Riches cannot afford my happiness,
I crave success by determination,
Pushing,
I push,
Harder,
My happiness must start from the core-
Within me,
It must stem from my mind-
And course outward,
Give me that bachelor’s,
That permission to teach,
And reach-
My peak.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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February 1, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Education is very important. Melissa, congratulations on recognizing that and setting a good goal. Smiles, Dane Ann
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