THE SEEDS YOU SOWED

To the No's you were told, to the yesses that were fake, to the doors that were closed in your face. 

To the lies, to the hurt, to the pain and the shame 

To the battles you've faced, to the worries you had

Today your seed has come to life.

To the odd jobs you did

To the hard work you put in

To the tears; I remember those tears

To the guilt 

Today greatness is proven.

To the one bedroom

To the kerosene lamp

To the crooked kitchen

To the single bed

To the outside bathroom

Today there's no limit to your success. 

To the setbacks along your journey

To the lip service you received

To the hands that turn you away

Today you're well received.

To your children, biological and adopted

To the love you've shown

To the mouths you've fed

Today is a blessing, and a blessing indeed. 

Dedicated to my mother Carol Mae Anderson 

Bachelor of Arts with Honors