Measure of Victory

Should a thousand expression limn the courage in you? Never! not a word, not a crude Not in a way that's true. Should it bend your body but not your spirit? Forever valiant, forever bold even so the ail Your temple tardily buried. Should you cry, not making crying your daily rhythm? Despite crawling, despite wriggling pass This life's cruel riddle. Should victory be measured with breath and not death? When life concludes, concluded breath matters not For winning is not determined by breath.