Defeat Fate
By Melissa, age 14, New York
Losing someone near,
Losing someone far,
Missing someone dear,
Wishing on a star,
It happens every day,
It happens every night,
Many just pray,
Others sit in fright,
You're at the world's command,
You're standing there alone,
Time to make a stand,
You're as strong as stone,
No one can control you,
Nothing can hold you back,
Never told what to do,
Courage you don't lack ...
Because you are strong,
Because you are great,
Your courage will live long,
You can defeat fate ...