Perseverence

by

Daniel Chapa

Stumbling through the forest
With a handful of coincidences
I finished flailing to the ground
Found my sixth and seventh senses

While climbing to my feet
They revealed their angry eyes
Unfortunately my heavy heart
Never learned to compromise

Persistent beating on the drum
And a goblet full of desire
They pushed me down, tied me up
Then tossed water on my fire

A single ember failed to extinguish
With each breath it began to glow
In sweaty clothes and tightening bonds
I found energy down below

I patiently waited for my moment
To rise again and fight
A savage man, in a savage world
Faithfully conquering with delight

If you ever see me laying down
Be careful where you tread
I may be down, I mat be hurt
But I promise I'm never dead

Slowly gathering all I have
Then coming back again
I live to fight another day
And it's the reason why I win.

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by: Julius Dreyfsandt
from: Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands

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