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The Store
As I walked aside the road
I came upon a store
The name of it was “Everything is Free”
We have treasures galore.
As I walked through the door
wondering what I would find
This store was filled with unlimited
things to build and enhance your mind!
There were stairs on every isle
to help you acquire what you choose
and each book or word that you touch
became a part of you.
I gathered same values and goals
as I saw the word success
But I hadn’t climbed high enough
to acquire that word yet.
There were other words on the shelf
that I knew I could use and need
They were “focus, courage, self worth”
And let’s not forget the word “believe”
Still I was dismayed not knowing
where to start.
Until I saw this great big word, it was “love”
enclosed inside a heart.
As I reached for the word, it covered
my body and soul. Caressing my mind
with knowledge, revealing my values
and goals.
12 years, I visited this store, letting it’s
words of wisdom feed my mind.
Finally reaching the word success, I knew
it was my time.
Now wearing a cap and gown, walking
with my head held high, did I mentioned I
grabbed an arm full of achievement and an
unlimited supply of pride.
As I reached for my diploma, with pure proud
Satisfaction on my face.
I knew I had achieved my goals, and I have
Won this race.
By: Ebony Blessing
