From Ragged Coat to Rising Star

Worn shoes and ragged coat, a belly rarely full,

Childhood etched with hardship, life a bitter school.

Dreams seemed distant whispers, lost in hunger's call,

But a fire flickered brightly, refusing to fall.

Each day a rugged lesson, scraped knees and tear-stained face,

The world is a harsh reminder of a life devoid of grace.

Yet, kindness, like a wildflower, bloomed in cracks of stone,

A neighbor's gentle hand, a seed of hope was sown.

He learned from weathered faces, wisdom whispered low,

The value of hard labor, the strength that seeds can grow.

Books became his solace, pages filled with light,

Fueling dreams of futures, burning ever bright.

Years rolled on like seasons, challenges never ceased,

But with each hurdle conquered, his spirit found release.

Education, his weapon, knowledge, his guiding star,

He carved his own destiny, reaching ever so far.

Now, standing tall and successful, the past a distant view,

He remembers the struggles, the lessons that ring true.

For hardship builds resilience, and kindness lights the way,

Success, though sweet, holds value when earned in life's daily fray.

So let this be a message, for those who fight the fight,

Hope and determination can pierce through the darkest night.

Hold on to your dreams tightly, with courage as your guide,

For even from the ashes, success can still reside.

~THE END~