By Stacey Thompson
Sometimes they won’t understand,
The choices held in your own hand.
Sometimes they won’t agree, it’s true,
With what you know is best for you.
Sometimes you’ll stand alone in light,
But don’t despair, don’t fear the night.
For like the daisy, bloom in grace,
Stand tall and steady in your place.
It faces sun with open heart,
Though winds may tear, or storms may start.
Rooted deep, it will remain,
Through doubt, through sorrow, even pain.
So when you’re left to stand alone,
Be proud of the seeds you’ve sown.
In quiet strength, your path you’ll pave,
For those who bloom are always brave.
Stacey Thompson is GME Program Coordinator for the Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine program and Body MRI Fellowship Coordinator for UAMS Department of Radiology.