Tormented and verbally abused Storms turned into struggles Criticisms felt were like road blocks Journeys learning experiences Death knocking at my door throughout the process Anguished and bitter Cries agonizing Tomorrow that almost wasn’t Suddenly, sunset was my new day My promise for the first time being realized New life energized Dreams were my influences Voices echoing Perfection There was balance in my life Options full of choices A mind thinking Heart pounding Determination on course Somewhere affirmative showing I am the successor It wasn’t through a professor My terms and ability only Heaven mission granted Timely No doubt being fulfilled Objective the achiever Doubt was on temporary pause No doubt in my life No doubt