Tomorrow is my daughter's birthday. She entered her teens last year. I dedicate these thoughts to her. br br ****************************************************** br br Dear, as you start on a new year br I exhort you not to falter or fear br Fear not failure, obstacles or oppositions br For, these propel you to new positions! br br The grass that pierces the earth's crust br The chick that breaks its shell br The lamb that stands tall from its birth br All these have a story to tell.