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Perseverance

I’m trying…. Struggling….. To hold on Grasp to what life I have left To the remainder of my will My strive to survive Grip is loosening My confidence is falling Faith……….. The only thing keeping me afloat Because sinking am I In a sea of despair Oceans of depression My will is diminishing Though I try to rebuild Restructure…. Everything Obstacles scorn my life Yet, I maintain Just barely Optimistic I must be Of the prosperity that awaits me Hope….. Remains alive, But only through prayer I must remember that while blessings are plentiful, So are hardships They must be endured to reach again Contentment and happiness Therefore…. Though I struggle I hold fast to life And am making it through- Just barely……

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006




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