Let not inclement comments mar delight
In having reached, at last, a cherished goal;
Achievement did not come without a fight,
Transcending obstacles beyond control;
No golden spoon adorned your lowly birth,
Nor carpet, red, your advent trumpeted,
No wherewithal to tell your earthly worth,
Sheer giftedness your heritage, instead;
Disparagement from rancid, privileged peers,
Determined, hungry motivation fuelled;
While kindly smiles subordinated smears,
And generosity your heart bejewelled.
Persistence paved Determination’s way,
While Perseverance underpinned each stay!
©Meanderings 2017
very good Elliot, I like that one
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Thanks Sula! Hugs.
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Very nice Bushka, welcome back, Sunday needs your sonnets …
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Thanks Vicky. Pleasure being here. Will be around as often as I can. Hugs. ❤️
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This was sweet. Excellent write. Have a blessed day my friend.
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All well. In Germany at the moment. Keep well. 👍
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Thanks
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Oh … I do so love this! It reminds me of my own life … no silver/golden spoon, no red carpet, only lots of hard work and a (mostly, I hope) kind heart. Thank you, my dear friend … I rather needed this tonight!
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Good. One needs reminding from time to time. Hugs. 💞
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Absolutely true … I seem to need it on a daily basis! 😉 Hugs! ❤
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Hugs. 💞💞💞💞
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And by the way … I almost forgot … mega-hugs!!! ❤
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Thanks Jill. I’m still perusing your posts. Be commenting again soon. Now in Germany for fortnight. See you. Hugs. 💞
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Enjoy Germany! I’ve never been there, but would have liked to. Have a great time! See you again soon! Hugs!!! ❤
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Hugs 💞
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Somebody has clearly made it through many obstacles on their giftedness and determination. Inspirational for all of us, Elliott!
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Thanks Gill. Yes, too true. Hugs. ❤️
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You are back! The blogging world is bright again. 🙂
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Bless you. Perhaps not as regular as in the past. Hugs
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chaos as usual here, story of my life. I certainly have missed you as well… glad to see you back.
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You’ve been scarce yourself these days, Gradmama! Hope all is well with you?
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Hi Jill, just sulking about the gummint. I just haven’t been moved to write “amusing” stuff so I borrowed from my stash from a couple years ago. Daily threats of imminent doom just aren’t that funny sometimes. I’ll try to do better. 🙂
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Awww … you’re fine … I just miss seeing you and wondered how you and the kitties were.
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Hi Jill…the cats are fine, waiting for spring like all of us. I’ve had enough winter wonderland! 🙂
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So glad the kitties are doing well! Ours are too, albeit even more ornery than usual … like you and I, I believe they are eager for spring, when I can open the windows so they can chatter and natter at the birdies!
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Very good Elliot.
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Thanks Peter. 😊
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Hi E…long time no talk. Wow I love this. Hope things are going well with you. Big hugs to you 💛🧡♥️🤗🤗🤗
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All Well Micki! In Germany until later this week. Not being as active on the Blog as before. So much to do. Glad you like this. Will be in touch. Hugs. 💞💞
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I was wondering where you’ve been. I haven’t been here much at all so maybe that’s why too 💕😂
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Will keep in touch Hugs. 💕💕
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