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Majestic Agony - Broken, Yet Unbroken

Still the king

By Deji AkomolafePublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Credit: Michael Aubscher

In the heart of the wild, where the savannah roars,
Lived a lion, once mighty, with courage to soar.
His mane, a golden crown, gleamed in the light,
But tragedy struck, shattering his might.

With a crack and a snap, his canines gave way,
Leaving him weakened, no longer to prey.
No longer could he tear through flesh with ease,
Yet beneath the surface, his strength did not cease.

Though his teeth may have faltered, his spirit stayed strong,
For the heart of a lion knows no defeat for long.
With every stride, with every roar,
He proved that strength lies in so much more.

He may not hunt as he once did before,
But his presence alone commanded awe galore.
For in his eyes, a fire still burned bright,
A testament to his unyielding might.

Though broken in body, his spirit remained whole,
A lion among lions, with a noble soul.
For even when fate dealt him a blow,
He rose above, his strength to show.

So let us learn from this lion's tale,
That true strength lies not in tooth or nail.
But in the courage to stand, despite the pain,
And to roar with pride, again and again.

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Deji Akomolafe

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