Success Poem by Cynthia Long

Success is measured in many a way
Because you have lots of money they say
Or because you have an education
From a good college with accreditation
Maybe that you have a great paying job
That just makes your heartthrob
And a beautiful home in a safe neighborhood
That you have wanted since you were in childhood
But others have obstacles tossed at them in their life
Find it much harder to complete because of their strife
So when they have overcome such things as, abuse, poverty, or a disability
When they reach the goal that they are seeking we should all act accordingly
They’ve had to work harder, longer and have had many daily struggles and little comfort
Their stories of success are greater since most don’t have family to count on for support