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Hindsight 20-20

When I was in high school, I had a fall, It was from a cycle, but changed my all; I had ligament tear in my right foot, Could not go to school, got typhoid to boot; Weak in my body and stressed in my mind, When I did go back, I fell way behind; I lost my life's purpose, Despair set in, I failed in my exam to my chagrin; Had a nervous breakdown, Redid one year, Mind full of sad questions, Heart lost all cheer; Today, when I look back, I wonder why such a thing was allowed by God on high; To teach me a lesson about setbacks, To increase my small faith, In God relax; I learnt to lean on Him, when troubles come, He taught me to stand strong, not to succumb; All things happened for good, This I know now, Eighteen years have gone by, I've grown and how; That phase transformed my life, It was a test, In hindsight, I perceive God knows what's best.

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Date: 11/30/2024 12:54:00 PM
Thank you for entering the contest! I appreciated how you showcased the contrasting thoughts and feelings. And isn't every storm a test that teaches, or tries to at least, the very thing you've written in your final lines!? Awesome! Xoxo
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