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The Heart Of A Warrior

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The Heart Of A Warrior The heart of a warrior dips and soars Held by a precarious child... unknowing. Bravery wields her sword Wavering high above her eyes... so afraid. Holding on to all that is hers. Dignity, strength, the courage to win. Not only surviving, but thriving with ironlike talons Clinging to hope. Believing that justice prevails. The heart of a warrior takes flight. Angela Minard 2008©

A Dedication Blog

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This blog is dedicated to my step-dad. I even hate to use the word step-dad , because in my heart, since he came into my life, he has been my dad. My real dad. I don't know what it is about him, but we have always just"clicked." I have always known that he just accepts me for who I am. He loves me for who I am. Maybe that unconditional love paired with someone who DOES NOT have to love you is what is so powerful. I think the fact that he is part of my life is some kind of a miracle. He also happens to be quite the character! I wrote a poem about him that I may have shared before, but he is worth a re-post. He sent me an e-mail today that just shook me to the core. I don't think that he will mind if I share. Love is love. It doesn't matter who it is from. All that matters is that it is acknowledged, accepted, and returned. Portrait of My Father I see you with your head bent down, shoulders hunched, shuffling around the house in your black socks that leave balls of ...