I have tried
Pushed forth and reached for the sky
I dreamed about it every night and day
But somehow I have lost my way

I wished and prayed for more
Attempting to get my foot in the door
I have studied and prepared
But I have tried and I have failed

I can’t say I’m where I want to be
But it’s better than living life on my knees
I have yet to reach my destiny
And I can’t let doubt get the best of me

Moments of reservation
“What have I become?”
Worrying about my tomorrows
In fear that my dreams will never come

But I am that woman
Whose words are like magic
Her tongue is sharp like a sword
And her mind is open to explore

I will be that woman
Who exceeds her own expectations
Has written one of the world’s greatest novels
And lives…