My Strength

In shattered dreams, I found my strength Boldly facing loss, my heart did ache Conquering fears, I rose at length Through endless nights, I burned with fire Burning midnight oil, my soul did aspire Crowned with triumph, my heart did desire The world may laugh, may joke, may scorn But I stood firm, my vision unsworn Conquering all, I rose to morn For others, it was a distant gleam But I made it real, my heart's esteem Choosing few, who stood through the storm And now I shine, with heart aglow Basking in the glory, that I've sown Celebrating victory, forever to grow