NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE IN THE HEAVEN BENEATH

This is the poem that made the multi-awarded poetess

Deborah Brooks Langford

the cry which she mentioned in her interview conducted by the beautiful

Author Susan Joyner-Stumpf

Nothing impossible in the heaven beneath...

My children are my golden treasure...

bringing back my thoughts to my yesteryears

my story began when I was a teenage mother...

through breastfeeding, I nurtured my first son

till no milk from me, I could squeeze upon

I wished to feed him nutrients he essentially needs to abound

I lacked to provide him; my world seemingly didn't go round

it bled my heart as my purse was thin and empty

windows were only covered by sacks. That was how pity was we

and nothing could be found in every corner of our dinky shelter

even tiny ashes of regrets couldn't be found in there

...how bare it was.. it was representing me...

from there, I just learned to dream

though not for me but for them

I believe it's not late to create

a nest for my coming children

behind that huge mountain

I whispered my wishes for them

at night as I gazed up the skies

I asked the stars to guide

me in heading my way

I wished to be one of them

glittering and sparkling glee

yes, it was never too late

to build my elusive dreams

I heard the whisper of the bees

carried by an optimistic breeze

there will be beautiful days coming ahead

..and I was motivated by those dreams...

I started to carry sack on my shoulder

I climbed mountains

I shouted, "used clothing for sale!"

I made doughnuts though I wasn't good enough

house to house, I was selling any stuff

just enough to have fare and offering for a Sunday mass

..and I started to pray so intensely...

I dazzled myself to the city. I know I could be more than me...

my potential was heavy...If they can do it, why can't I?

I grabbed opportunities knocking on my door.

I started to level up and learned for more

I patiently carried my life

I embrace obstacles and strive

..my love for my children was simply my inspiration...

they energized me behind my tiredness

I could afford to grin and bear behind difficulties

they were the reason why I have to go out rain or shine

as I could not stop dreaming even for a short while

yet life never stopped teasing me

tears were entwined in my way

below the belt, I was being hit

my softness was abused by the wicked...

..for more... I learned life.

And I even learned to write...

I worked hard without limit

in my work, I poured my spirit

I gambled myself bravely to

the challenge of this world

my journey has never been smooth

I tackled every inch of my worth

..yet I never whined...

I continue to walk with faith...

come what may

though I fell and stumbled

It's an arduous part of my path to cross...

It had to be that way..yet life was still good

..and like a mother eagle...

I ventured across the sea.

I soared to the highest sky

rising to the great heights

the storm has befallen, but I never been

ravaged by my undying courage

..another day another sunshine

to humanity, I have to bind...

my guide is my daughter

watching me from heaven

In my womb also she suffered

the indescribable pain I have been

now she is the most amorous angel with her candid cheers

she shielded me with her wings... I am fearless...

unafraid to venture my strength to this universe

nothing impossible in the heaven beneath.

now I savored my own self

in every trial, I never tilt...

until I could give them that mountain...

where I started to create my dreams...

..they are my treasure...

my golden treasure is my 5 loving children...

....6 including the one in heaven

they are preparing my exquisite crown

as I am their endearing queen...