Your positive and hope-filled attitude is inspiring, Mary. Thank you for sharing this meaningful offering. Love, peace, and best wishes to you,

Regis

In a world so narrow.....struggle much prevails but still knowing very too of the destination peak is the beauty in this peace JK

...your determination Mary, to rise above the temporary
difficulty, adversity, hardship, affliction, obstacle,
controversy, dilemma, sorrow, calamity...deserved
a true applause...standing ovation...Hurrah! Encore!
...and you've expressed it all so very well in your
poem. Thank you for sharing your verse.

"Hola," Mary. And "ole!"

And you certainly know your race very well. By knowing what race you are on, you are way ahead of the rest of humanity, floundering in ill conceived ignorance.

Maya Angelou would be so proud to read your poetry. As am I.

Ron

Yes,"Running my race with great determination
Knowing the Creator bears no partiality."

Indeed the great Creator hath power
to do all things; He can build one up
and He can bring one down.
Having faith in Him is a great thing.

A lovely poem, Mary, keep the faith,
Blessings!

Yes, like a phoenix, you shall rise again!
Beautiful poetry every time, Mary!!

Sandie :o)

A delightful, uplifting poetic write. I don't see any barriers in your path to success. Perhaps a few pot holes but just like a well designed luxury car, you will guide over all the bumps in the road. Just remember me as one of your biggest cheer leading friends when you reach the top.

God paved your road to success long ago; all I can say is, "Go Mary, go".

Love and Blessings,

John Michael

hola mary! :) great write. empowering.

I was just saying to somebody, what if God didn't make us different on the outside, but for example on the inside of our bodies? There would be a lot less discrimination, because people go by what they see. But then, where would be the lesson to be learned? Unfortunately, many don't learn it. Also, success comes in many different forms. I have found, God shapes our lives in such a way to make us the person He wants us to be. Our choices can get in the way of that. But the greater the amount of His grace upon a person's life, the less influence their own choices have on their destinies. That's how God creates saints. They are much needed in the world, and everybody profits from them. But don't worry about that, if I may humbly suggest. I hope for you, you will be successful to your satisfaction. I'm sure you will go far. For this poem, I love it! It speaks to me of who you are, a positive young and God-fearing person. You will rise indeed. Grtz, D.T.

This is such a beautiful inspirational write! You have so much talent! Every line perfectly written. Sometimes words we read speak much louder than words spoken. Still you Will Rise! BEAUTIFUL! I give this poem a perfect 10! Thank you for the gift of you.

Kathy J Parenteau

Kathy J Parenteau

I believe your "special" door will open for you for the simple reason that your attitude is such that it has not other choice. You are right, barriers are merely situations to wade through and smile as you are doing so. I hope I will still be around when you push that door of yours open and what you have fought for will be yours even as you still "rise.