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won the fight lost the war heart is sad. No more. No more. A title others dream of i now hold in my hands from afar seemed a shining gem is a fake cut of glass.
I will show them. I will show them. I will show them. I WILL show them. I'll show them what I can do. I'll show them that my words ARE true. I will show them. I will show them. I will show them.
#disabilityaware She started out with little faith, Her dreams were only dreams. She lacked the confidence to shine through, Her attitude with no gleam.
All that glitters is not gold, That is what I have been told, Every face has a story to behold, For even though rumours enfold, She stands tall and she stands bold, For even as the wicked scold, She...
You're a rebel with As much of a cause As any of us Could ever claim to have; An alcoholic for a dad, A mother who cares More about matching Track suit twin sets Than taking care of you, No-one even...
I found out today That my father has more to my past I was only 10 months old When he abandoned us My oldest sister was 11 She hated him for breaking her trust My other was 5 or 6 And she had a real...
*This poem is dedicated to anyone who has ever been made to feel like they are nothing. I know how it feels, unfortunately.* I tried to be the best I could, And when I failed: 'I knew you would'.
#olympicstories It's time. The moment I've been working for all my life. Ever since I was a youngster, it's always been basketball. All I ever cared about. My mum and dad both died in the accident.
I am who I am. I know I don't fit in. But I'm my own woman. So let the start of my life begin. I'm not sure if I'm strong. I'm not smart or even wise. I'm young haven't been around long.
Real name: Rock Bottom. I'm Writing this because I've been there more than once and every time I have, I imagine this.
Who were you to judge me. Why did you think you were better than me. And in the event that you actually could be, Why would I need to think I am unworthy.