Stacey’s Second of Eight Poems

My best friend had a baby on March 10th, 2008. The distance between us (she lives in Southern CT), coupled with my busy work schedule, meant that I didn’t get down to see her until yesterday. I thought about taking the train since my neck has really been bothering me, but I had a fire in my belly… something to prove to myself. This poem explains my motivation for driving there and back in one day, which everyone thought was a crazy idea.

A day later I’m having a lot of neck and back pain, but in my mind, which I’m going to have to deal with asap. However, in my mind, I couldn’t be prouder of myself.

My Mom e-mailed me the following message this morning, on behalf of her and my Dad.

Good for you. We are both very, very proud of you. Who would have thought a year ago that you could do this !!!!

Mom

Her note to me is what truly inspired me to write this poem.

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