Mary Anne Radmacher: The Inspiration behind Alex Poythress’ ROAR

I’d like to extend a big thanks to Mary Anne Radmacher for taking the time and we are currently working with the UKAA so Mrs Radmacher can send a letter of support to Alex Poythress. And here is the entire context of the poem that inspired Alex:

“Sometimes…there aren’t any trumpets –
just lots of dragons.
Sometimes…there aren’t any medals to win,
no golden chalice,
not honor in having fought a fierce foe.
Sometimes…all you can say is,
‘the day is done and I tried my best.’

Sometimes… the very best you can do is to keep trying.
Courage…doesn’t always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
‘I will try again tomorrow.’ “
mary anne radmacher

Mary Anne Radmacher’s words and art are found  around the world in the form of posters, greeting cards, gift products, wall décor and books.  She is quoted in the Oxford Dictionary of American Quotations. Her work is prominent in homes to hospitals, and in places as diverse as prisons to pre-schools.  Mary Anne is an authentic voice, narrating  the ways she has discovered to navigate life’s challenges and surprises.    It is that voice she uses to celebrate a joyful and inspired life.  maryanneradmacher.net    appliedinsight.net