Emma's Song

Emma was born into poverty of the worst kind, an abusive father, never enough to eat, and no hope of a better tomorrow. She lived in a land of make-believe, where disappointment and reality were not allowed. Everything was about to change for Emma, and this time, making believe was not allowed. Her dreams were dashed at every turn, and she felt betrayed by everyone, even God, she thought, was even looking away. She would come to the realization that her only escape lied in her ability to overcome life’s challenges and peruse her dreams on her own. She had been dealt a losing hand and somehow her two deuces would have to take a king high straight. It wasn’t all bluff; she had plenty to offer, but the odds were stacked against her, and it would be an up-hill battle, but a battle she knew she could win.