A Fighter's Heart Poem by Chris Embrick

At birth they said she'd not live long
Each day she needed special care
In weakness born, while others strong
She never thought of God unfair
She spent her youth inside, alone
Her simple tasks were magnified
Ten times she failed, eleven tried
Determined to be on her own
A cripple with a fighter's heart
From inner strength, she found the means
To not relinquish future dreams
Though life gave others a headstart

She beat the odds with faith and pride
She never let doubt slow down her stride.