- A Lesson -

They Said "you'll never make it,"

And they thought that they were right,

But I kept on plodding onwards

because i hope i might.

They shook their heads in wonder,

that I lack the sense to quit,

And I held my chin up higher

And I dint mind a bit

They said "you'll never make it."

As the problems multiplied

but I had to make an effort

To know at least I've tried.

So I dug my heels in deeper

though sometimes my spirit lagged,

And I shuddered what is lightest,

And the rest I sort of dragged

And I found to my amazement

at the ending of the day

That what they said I couldn't

I had managed anyway.

It only took three words,

'God, help me' and i rid,

myself of doubt, and all they said 

I'd never make it...I did!