Grace In the Face of Adversity

It’s simply amazing to see how well you’ve aged, With all the things that have happened to you. It’s easy to understand the reasons for your rage When we look at things from you point of view. For the most part, you seem to take it in stride, The bad things that are inflicted upon you every day. Though you get angry, you’re able to keep your pride. Adversity is something from which you never turn away. The scars you possess from millions of years of living Are a testament to your unwavering will to survive. Despite the flaws of the human race, you’re very giving, As you give us the air that we breathe to keep us alive.