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The Visionary
- Some people can see farther than others
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Submitted: Sat Apr 26 17:03:20 EDT 2003 from www.agiftofpoetry.com Full Name: Rhonda Weaver Who do you want the poem written for?: Becca
Why do you want the
poem written ?: I am a hairstylist and Becca is a client of mine who is
graduating high school this year.Becca is blind and spent the majority of her
school years going to a special school for the blind.But Becca wanted to be
able to attend a real high school(i am not sure how many years of high school
she has done but she is a graduating senior now)so her parents hired a special
aid to be with Becca at school and because of this, and Becca's hardworking,
determined attitude and her loving parents who have made Becca the center of
their whole world, she was able to attend and graduate from a real reg. high
school in June.I think that all of her hard work, and overcoming the obvious
obstacles that she has, she needs to be told how very special she is. I want
to express to her how inspirational she has been to me through a poem. Becca
is the sweetest girl with a heart of gold. She is always happy, optimistic,
and smiles all of the time.
Key Messages: I guess the key messages I want to send I just wrote out above. I want a poem that will be so special that both the parents and she will keep it forever. I want the peom to touch not only her heart but also give the credits due to her parents and somehow mention who inspirational all 3 of them have been to me. I have watched her grow up over the years and totally adore her and her optimistic, accepting attidude. She loves everyone and especially enjoys working with young children. She is planning to work at a day care after graduation but that is not definite yet. She will be great doing that as children love her. Other Comments: If I like this poem I hope to find some way to have it both in Braille for Becca and also something for her parents to be able to frame and be proud of as it will talk about the type of warm loving person she is and what caring parents she has to have gotten her this far. Style: I am not sure really. Maybe happy but serious too? Package Type: Standard Last thoughts: This should have a graduation kind of theme to it.
The Visionary
Unfortunately, there are many that
cannot see,
through just life and circumstance,
they happen to be blind,
but then there are others who are
visionary
and they're a rare breed and so
very hard to find.
Visionaries see past obstacles that
others would otherwise see,
they don't let mere boulders get in
their way,
they know that life is for the
living
and they don't let trivia ruin
their day.
And like little children splashing
in a puddle,
which, after all, is little more
than a dip filled with rain,
you show others how to make the
most of their difficulties,
you show others how to live, how to
start again.
Those without vision, look at a
mountain
and see that it is far too high to
climb,
but visionaries blink, go ahead and
reach the summit,
never stopping to wonder if they've
got the time.
Visionaries live to inspire others,
instinctively, they take the higher
and wiser ground,
they have a built in sense of grit
and determination,
although it's a kind of inner peace
that they've found.
Because, Becca, you are indeed a
visionary
and maybe this is something you've
never been told,
not only are you a very special
person,
you're the sweetest girl with a
heart of gold.
You are always so happy and
optimistic
and your face is set with a natural
and permanent smile
and I wanted you to know that
you've inspired me,
because even I feel down (just once
in a while).
But then your courage and
determination raise me up,
your happiness makes me soar to
greater heights
and I'm so glad that you're sharing
your vision,
because you're making others see
remarkable sights.
And with that vision I dream of a
world,
where people are inspired and care
for one another,
I dream of what could be possible,
I see the potential in every man,
child, girl and mother.
So I would just like to thank you,
for giving me your truly remarkable
insight,
you've given me your vision, your
inspiration, your knowledge,
you've even shared some of your
almighty might.
And your parents have done a
splendid job,
because they have helped you become
who you are
and no matter what you do after you
graduate,
I know you'll excel, in fact,
you'll be a shining star.
Because stars send out their love
and light to us,
no matter what distance may keep us
apart,
they are there to inspire us, to
give us vision
and yes, they are always, very
much, within our heart.
Copyright Allen Jesson :) 2003
Rhonda kindly replied after the first draft:
"I have showed this poem to a lot of my clients to get their opinion and they ALL love it. Some of my clients are teachers and they pointed out 3 sentences that they suggested the spelling be changed. I hope it is not too late to make these 3 small changes. If it is not the 3 sentences are these: 1) Those (change to WITH, instead of without) vision, look at a mountain (Left as is after further explanation) 2) But then your courage and determination (change to RAISE, instead of raises) me up (Changed in 2nd draft) 3) they have a (change to BUILT IN, instead of in built) sense of grit and determination (Changed in 2nd draft) Thank You once again. :)" Rhonda kindly replied after the second draft: "Thanks Allen. The poem is perfect. By the way, I forgot to answer your question in my reply to your first post that yes, you have my permission to publish this poem and Becca's story if you wish. In fact, I would feel honored. Thanks again." PS If you're looking for a hairdresser who obviously cares about her customers, please get in touch with Rhonda here: Name: Rhonda Weaver |
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