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Against The Odds
by Nan Jacobs
copyright 01-13-2002


Age Rating: 4 to 127

  Against The Odds
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For Margie, Resa, and Annie
You're my heroines

From the time you were tiny
you've battled with Life.
It flung all it could,
like a cold-bladed knife,
to pierce your young hearts
with sorrow and strife.

I saw all the sadness
in your little faces.
Yet children's dreams lingered
like soft drifting laces
to harbor your hopes;
in effect, an oasis.

But soon you grew up;
too soon some might say.
With little to guide you
or hold Life at bay,
you each chose your path:
on your own, all the way.

Within those young souls
a spark never died.
Though love, hope, and faith
seemed sometimes to hide,
you drew on the strength
you had nurtured inside.

So now you are grown;
life still throws you curves.
Like willows with courage
you bend and endure
strong winds that would crack
lesser women for sure.

You all have my deepest,
profound admiration.
When tempted to whimper
about tribulations,
I think of you always:
you're my inspiration.


ŠNan Jacobs January 13, 2002


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09-25-2002 Dixie Kincaid    

A lovely poem Nan I can deffinetly relate to it as far as my grandchildren go. I only hope they'll be able to live full lives after they get out from under the child abuse they have to endure everyday. DIXIE LEE
05-19-2002 Peggy Bertrand    

Wonderful tribute for nieces.
01-22-2002 Nan Jacobs    

Just for the record... they're my terrific nieces. :)
01-13-2002 Bob Church    

Throwing cyber-kisses to you, Nan... this is very touching. Six-liners are very difficult, but you do it very well.
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