They Say He's a Loser

They think he's a loser, shrouded in shame,
A nameless face in the endless game.
But beneath the surface, where stories diverge,
A hero awaits, on the verge to emerge.

His trials unseen, his battles unspoken,
A heart unyielding, though bruised and broken.
He walks alone, embraced by the night,
Yet carries within a fire burning bright.

They scoff and sneer, blind to his plight,
But he knows his worth, his internal fight.
For every stumble, a step towards grace,
A journey unfolds at his own pace.

They think he's a loser, but little they know,
He's a warrior fierce, with courage that grows.
He'll rise from the ashes, his story untold,
To conquer the world, and his destiny, unfold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Agustin Avatar
December 17, 2024 at 7:35 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Xiang Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 10:11 AM
Well said. I think this line encapsulates your poem: "But beneath the surface, where stories diverge, A hero awaits, on the verge to emerge." A winner and loser is a matter of perspective rather than an objective truth. And destiny ceaselessly unfolds as you wrote. I hope you conquer your world. Thanks.
Narain Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 6:36 AM
Nicely penned
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