Tag: resilience
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Two inch thick solid steel
A former boyfriend Of mind once Compared me To a two-inch thick Piece of solid steel. His words stayed with me All these years. Instead of fine porcelain He thought I was, Easily breakable and delicate, I proved myself Of much stronger mettle, Tougher, more resilient. Those qualities I’ve needed To fight on through my…
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Being a single Mum is tricky …
Being a single mum is tricky So many ups and downs Right turns, wrong turns Joy and pleasure All rolled into one. To carry on, a widow When part of me was missing To steady the helm Keep things together Shop, cook, sleep, eat While all the time Steering through stormy weather. Attend to school…
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