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Resilience of the Human Spirit

Amidst the storm

By The Big Bad Published about a year ago 3 min read
This image depicts a person standing strong amidst a storm, representing determination and inner strength in the face of adversity

In the face of trials, in the darkest night,

The human spirit finds its light.

A power deep, a force unknown,

That rises up when left alone.

When all seems lost, when hope is thin,

The spirit fights, refuses to give in.

For there is strength in every soul,

A resilience that makes us whole.

We stumble, we fall, we break, we bend,

But the spirit within will never end.

It picks us up, it makes us stand,

It gives us courage, it takes our hand.

It says, "Keep going, don't give in,

Your story’s just about to begin."

For every setback, every fall,

The spirit rises, stands up tall.

It’s easy when the skies are blue,

When life is kind, when dreams come true.

But when the storm clouds fill the air,

That’s when the spirit shows its care.

It takes the blows, it bears the scars,

It carries you beyond the stars.

For in the darkness, in the strife,

The human spirit comes to life.

Fear may whisper, fear may shout,

It may fill your mind with doubt.

But fear has nothing on the will,

The human spirit can’t stand still.

It moves, it grows, it breaks new ground,

It finds its strength, it makes its sound.

It will not yield, it will not break,

It knows what’s real, it knows what’s fake.

For at the end of every test,

It is the spirit that knows best.

It knows that fear is just a game,

It knows the rules, it knows the name.

It plays to win, it plays to grow,

It takes each challenge, every blow.

And when it’s down, it finds its feet,

It does not know the word "defeat."

The human spirit is a fire,

It burns with hope, it burns with desire.

It takes the pain, it takes the loss,

It lifts you up, it bears your cross.

It sees the goal, it sees the dream,

It moves you onward, makes you beam.

It will not stop, it will not tire,

For it is forged in purest fire.

So when the days are long and hard,

When life feels like a house of cards,

Remember that the spirit lives,

In every breath, in all it gives.

It cannot die, it cannot fade,

It’s in every move, in every trade.

It’s in your soul, it’s in your heart,

It’s been with you from the start.

Resilience is the spirit's name,

It stands against the wind and rain.

It takes each hit and stands its ground,

It listens for a hopeful sound.

It finds the light when all is dim,

It keeps you strong, it makes you swim.

It says, "Keep going, you’ll find a way,

The night will end, there’s a brighter day."

For the human spirit knows no bounds,

It cannot be lost, it always rebounds.

In every step, in every breath,

It fights for life, it faces death.

It stands for hope, it stands for love,

It reaches high, to skies above.

So trust in it, when times are tough,

The spirit is strong, the spirit is enough.

It is the light that never fades,

The voice that calls when courage wades.

It is the force that pushes through,

The strength that always lies in you.

So when you’re weary, when you’re weak,

Look to your spirit, let it speak.

For in that voice, you’ll find your way,

To live with passion every day.

Keep fighting, keep striving, keep standing tall,

The human spirit survives it all.

It is the promise at journey's end,

The hand that reaches, the heart that mends.

So face your fears, embrace your fight,

The human spirit will be your light.

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