Melissa Hicks

“MOM

Wholeheartedly,
She loved me-
And inspired me-
With transcending devotion.

It was a blessing-
To have been her son,
To have been loved-
Without conditions.

Her words of wisdom-
Opened my eyes-
To the world-
And to myself.

By seeing the best in me,
She empowered me.
By believing in me,
She transformed me.

She grew old-
And floated away,
But her love remains standing-
Eternally by my side.”
― Giorge Leedy, Uninhibited From Lust To Love

“No whining. No complaining. No excuses.”
― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“The real way to become a great swimmer is to join a great team." Dan Chambliss”
― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“You are not worth the dust which the rude wind blows in your face”
― William Shakespeare, King Lear