In your stride

Take any problem, in your stride,

Don’t ever let it, damage your pride,

No issue or problem, does define,

The person you are, that’s the bottom line,

We all face issues, and setbacks for sure,

It can be difficult, for this to ignore,

But if you can, stay strong in mind,

You’ll get through this, you’ll always find,

Take your time, don’t dwell or fold,

Life needs you, to be always bold,

For the darkness you, may be in today,

Will end and you’ll, again be on your way,

You will look back, at whatever you faced,

And find yourself, in a much better place,

Every thing that you, in life go through,

Is a life lesson, that’s just for you,

Take that on board, and you’ll understand,

Even if it feels, like nothing is planned,

Every difficult moment, you do overcome,

Will help you a better, person become,

Experience shows, what you can achieve,

But it’s in yourself, you must believe,

Tell yourself, that no matter the tests,

You’ll always do, your very best,

Nothing in life, is perfect you see,

But remember, you hold all the keys,

To unlock a life with, no negativity,

And live your life, with one simple decree,

That’s to always live, with positivity.

— Alan Firmin