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My Inspiration

You are my inspiration
Every waking hour
Especially at dawn
When I realise that I am still alive
And will see another day

No longer bound
By lack of food and beatings
From the darkness of your soul
I enjoy every precious second
Of every single day

When difficulties come along
I shrug and potter through
No situation as difficult
As when I was with you
When I thought I might not see another day

Now I dance and eat and sing
And feel the thrill of everything
So here's my confirmation
That in your own sadistic way
You are my inspiration
Every second, every day

 

By Grace Gant

The 2009 Winner!

Grace's entry won her a choice from the three available prizes and she chose, the Rhyming Dictionary.