Easy Has Not Been The Word

The challenge was first, To do it. To move in that direction, Pursuing what some said... I could not do. The next was to improve, Upon that which I pursued. And remaining focused and true... To that which I chose to do. Then the real test came, When I began to hear my name. And instead of support, Out from the woodwork critics came. The next challenge I faced, Was to appear in public... Without a sign of emotion to be traced. Nor quick to defend... Or attempt to erase those steps I placed. And 'easy' has not been the word, To take or describe... Some of the things I've heard, From those who have tried... To discredit my efforts!