A small step
in the midst of great difficulties
can be a miracle
The heroic efforts of a bumble bee
more impressive
than a charging rhino kicking up dust
all show
It’s not perfection
but struggle that matters
not impressive credentials
but the straining of the heart
towards something truly beautiful
living a life of love
full of little sacrifices
getting up again and again
Keep trying
keep smiling
remember the ideal
that sets fire to your heart
Never let discouragement
drown the flames altogether
Blow on that ember of hope
Remember who you are
Forget trying to please others
modifying yourself to be more palatable to them
You can never please anyone
by pretending
It’s better to go down in flames
like a shooting star
completely crazy
but lighting up the world
with your own form of madness
You will inspire
or you will be despised
but at least you will be you
There are worse things
than being rejected
Just East Of Crazy Land 
I LOVE this!! You are an amazing writer!
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Wow! Way to make me blush and make my night! Thanks, Sasha! Back at you…I love your work, too.
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Good job Anna!
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Thanks, Janet! 🙂
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Your family looks delightful. –Dennis
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Thank you so much! Your kind words are lovely!
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One of the reasons I find your poetry so enchanting is that some of the best times of my life have come from grandparent moments. I think you would enjoy my poem “The Making of a Popsidoodle.” It was posted in the early months of the blog’s history. Hope you get a chance to view it. Peace.
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I’ll be sure to do that! My Dad is loving being a grandparent as well. It’s pretty special, and kids really crave that relationship. Seeing grandparents always brings much excitement and joy.
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Oops! My poem that I thought you might like is called “An Afternoon with Lily.” It’s in the July posts. I’m afraid I misnamed it in my other comment.
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