Strength

My eyes are dry
and tears no longer fall 
my heart is stone an now i am strong
i can handle the strong winds 
and the heavy flowing rains 
i can handle life 
and the difficulties it brings
1/20/10
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Noble Ayi Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 6:28 AM
Great piece. No matter the situation we must come out stronger to encourage others with our lives.
Brown Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 10:44 AM
I am so happy to have been able to read your poetry today Chelsea. I haven't been able to read much poetry for a few days now. Love, Carol
West Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 1:13 AM
I love your poem and God Bless you for finding strength. If you indeed have the strenght to handle the difficulties that life brings, you are one tuff cookie. God Bless You Jerry West
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