Struggle and Survival
STRUGGLE AND SURVIVAL
I have learnt to struggle on my own,
venturing to explore journey of life in full freedom.
Seldom allowed any intervention or interference.
Lone fighter on endeavor.
Sometimes success to access,
sometimes failure to endure.
Made blunder, made mistakes,
Experienced betrayal and malice.
Had to fight with menace, confronted
with nasty lies but never collapsed,
always pessimistic
Ready to proceed enthusiastic
with new zest and zeal.
I marched head erect
facing any challenge in thrill.
Yet ardent amour also showered
ethereal bliss
when seven heavens stepped in
illuminating my life in serenity.
Passion and compassion cascaded in opulence
reaching me on perfection.
With inevitable ups and downs
Life runs for all.
But every fall
made me more sturdy to struggle.
Every uplift gave me boost
to gain more confidence.
I honour life with a challenge,
making myself stronger
and more competent.
11/ 19/ 22
A Brian Strand Premier No.53
Contest by Brian Strand
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