She Faced The Tempest

In the cradle of dawn, a babe named Annie,

Tiny fingers reaching for the world so uncanny.

A year unfolds, a journey begun,

A tale of growth, beneath the morning sun.

Innocence sparkles in Annie's gaze,

A journey through time, in myriad ways.

From first steps taken, wobbly and small,

To a world of discovery, where wonders call.

At five, Annie's laughter, a melody sweet,

Skipping through meadows, in carefree retreat.

Yet, shadows loom in life's early morn,

Struggles arise, a new chapter born.

Teenage years, a canvas of dreams,

Annie's heart dances, or so it seems.

Yet, storms brew in the adolescent sky,

Challenges faced, tears that she'll dry.

Through teenage trials, Annie finds her voice,

Choices to make, she stands poised.

Friendships bloom and sometimes fade,

Yet, resilience grows in the girl's shade.

As sweet sixteen arrives, whispers of change,

Annie's world shifts, perspectives rearrange.

Struggles deepen, life's lessons unfold,

Yet, within her, a spirit untold.

Twenties dawn, a woman emerges strong,

Annie's journey, a symphony, a lifelong song.

With dreams in her eyes and scars on her heart,

She's faced the tempest, played her part.

In the kaleidoscope of years passed by,

Annie's story, written in the sky.

From a one-year-old's smile, pure and bright,

To a twenty-year-old's strength, a guiding light.

Through struggles and joys, life's ebb and flow,

Annie's journey, a tale to know.

A resilient spirit, a heart that's bold,

In the book of time, her story's told.