Our lives hold no promises, no guarantees,
We all have a challenge and that includes me.
My challenge lies hidden, just under my skin,
But each day it reminds me, again and again.
Lying quiet and silent; it�s not easy to see,
But it rages inside me with such complexities.
It waits for a chance to attack and destroy,
It�s a hard thing to battle for a 10-year old boy.
It takes work and dedication so I don�t feel bad,
Some times I get scared, some times I get mad.
I have medicines and technology, for this I am glad,
But the best things I have are my mom and my dad.
My mom vowed to guard me, to help me survive,
This �D� would not take me while she was alive.
She cleared all her plans for the rest of my days,
�D� picked the wrong fight; mom stands in its way.
Mom did all she could to make my life right,
I couldn�t have done it without her help to fight.
And when I stopped trying and wanted to flee,
She was there to take over and battle for me.
Looking back I remember everything she has done,
She prepared me to deal with my �D�, one-on-one.
She gave me the strength to find my own way,
It�s because of mom�s love that I�m healthy today.
My life is a blessing despite having �D�,
It�s a lifetime of learning that�s worked well for me.
The things I have learned and the battles I�ve won,
Are because of my parents and their love for their son.
Gary
2001
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