My Fight

"My Fight"
By: Debra Sue Higginbotham

I'm in a knock down fight,
it's a fight for my life ...
I am more than a mother,
and more than a wife.

I am a person, I am a lady,
with some years under my belt,
and a few more inches,
I wish would simply melt.

I'm in a drag out fight,
and my demons will not win...
if I fall down, I just get up -
and I do it again and again.

My body may have scars,
and my skin may be flawed...
but every time I slay a dragon,
the Angels - they do applaud.

I'm in a knock down fight,
a glorious finish will be mine!
Can I count on you for backup,
as I melt across the finish line?

Forty and a Half

By: Debra S. Higginbotham, 2/21/10

I was never one, to enjoy doing Math …

but today, my age is – - 40 and a half !

Only 6 more months, til I turn forty one …

and a few more than that, til my race is won!

I need 500 miles – finished up this year,

and as I hit that mark – will I hear you cheer?

I need to bike and walk, and swim a little too -

to rack up these miles, before my year is through.

So join me in my journey, or at least say a prayer,

as I move and I groove – to eventually get there!

You can join me in my race, or cheer me on my path…

as I count up my miles – even though I hate such math!