Read Poem: DON’T COUNT ME OUT, by Asia the Writer

I’ve endured pain & I know what it’s like to struggle.
Refusing to be a statistic while rumbling in this jungle
Felt like I was drowning, gasping for air.
Reaching for a safety net that wasn’t even there.
Naysayers in my ear, made me almost lose sight.
Manifesting affirmations because I got to get it right.
Game airtight in this game called life.
They say I’ve changed, but life changed me.
Never second character always giving, main character energy.

Back been against the wall more times than 2.
I make it look easy, but you couldn’t walk a mile in my shoes.
I’m like a wilted flower but still I bloom.
Success is my only option, failure no room.
Finally discovered broken crayons still color
Destined for greatness, get my strength from my mother.
See I’ve been doubted before, that motivated my drive.
You can tell I got motion; you see how I glide.
Key in the ignition, geared up ready to drive.
I mean of course I done failed, but I got up every time.

See my scars tell a story!
It’s like the old saying goes, “No pain no glory.”
My past was my building blocks.
Nowhere left for me, but the top.
Threw dirt on my name & flowers grew.
Striving for success as if on queue
See delay does not mean denied.
Journey been lopsided yet I survived.
With a smile on my face, took my lick and I strived.
Don’t count me out, pressure applied!

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