At every turn, Life's fires burn,
I yearn for more strength to learn,
So I fear not the heat,
My soul will not be beat.
Fate shall find my spirit unbowed,
In resolute acceptance I stand proud,
My confidence unshaken,
My soul will not be taken.
Life's battering punches are a test,
In each happening I act my best,
My reactions restrained,
My soul will not be chained.
Reading the other's story at each transgression,
I find greater peace in a reach for compassion,
For harm I will not lust,
My soul will not be unjust.
Never crying at Fate's ministration,
In my dying breaths I may find consolation,
That focused on being good,
My soul did what it could.
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Tranquilus, Fortis
Poetry"Tranquil, Strong." A new, growing collection of philosophical poems reflecting on life, and parts of it, encouraging finding inner peace, strength, and growth of oneself.
