Vol. 7, No. 2• May 2003
My Inspiration: A poem to all foster youth
by Joanne Farkas
You have faced difficult times over and over, and yet you continue to shine.
Your strength and determination are clear, though you know not what you face at the end of the line.I know you have experienced sorrow that I cannot erase.
But I believe that one day you will find enough joy to take its place.Watching you grow and helping you learn are my greatest pleasures.
But you should know—my awe for you I cannot measure.I have faith and believe that you will persevere.
When I see your faces it is clear to me why I am here.You are the fuel to the fire within me.
And you are truly an inspiration to me.You are eager to be out on your own.
But please remember to enjoy your youth before it is gone.Don’t be afraid to be who you are,
And never let go of your dreams, and you will surely go far.So go out and make a world we can all believe in,
And remember, life is a journey, not a destination.For you are the future, regardless of your past.
And you will make a mark on the world that will surely last.You are the fuel to the fire within me,
You are an inspiration to us all, you see.
Joanne Farkas is the LINKS Coordinator for Forsyth County DSS
