To Slay Life's Dragons

"Every struggle in my life has been a lesson and made me stronger" - Constance La France

              Sometimes I find myself at war 
             With obstacles that life unleash
                 And I enter the battlefield 
              To defeat them, or die trying.
                 I go deep into the trenches
                       To fight all of mine.

               I meet the obstacles head-on... 

                       I fight my way in
           And out of them with faith and grit.
                 When life's dragons come
          Breathing fire and baring their fangs 
                   I unsheathe my sword 
                         And face them.

            I've stared down many mountains...

          Imposing and towering some may be,
            Yet I claw my way to the summit.
                I refuse to let any obstacle 
                 Standing in my way, giant 
                   Or infinitesimally small,
                      Get an upper hand.

           I've felt life's vicious hook on my chin...

          Though knocked flat on the ground,
                I did rise, and I'm still here 
           I don't retreat from the hardships
     Nor surrender to them, neither should you.
                  Slay all of life's dragons
                         Standing tall.


Writing Challenge - "V" Forms Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Inspiration with a theme of - Introspection
Date written: 11/22/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kendrick Avatar
December 4, 2022 at 2:38 AM
Congratulations on your winner in Constance's contest. Way to go. God never promised that life would be easy, only that He would be with us. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
December 1, 2022 at 3:52 PM
Great! Congratulations!
La France Avatar
November 29, 2022 at 1:49 PM
Edward, a wonderful inspiring Verse poem, I like it very much. Congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge V Forms inspired by my quote, well done, blessings
Alex Avatar
November 23, 2022 at 9:03 PM
"I claw my way to the summit. I refuse to let any obstacle Standing in my way" - Beautiful.
Pandit Avatar
November 22, 2022 at 5:45 AM
A positive outlook on life you convey, Edward. Staying strong in times of turmoil is the greatest strength--a message well delivered. Best to you.
Daniel Avatar
November 22, 2022 at 2:58 AM
Encouraging write, Edward:)
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