weathering...

...the storms of life

this little bloom is beginning to show - subtle signs of wear - the normal amount of life - which a flower experiences - over time and don't we all experience - wear and tear but here's the thing - lookit how it's continuing to - look bright, joyous, driven - in spite of the harsh realities it has to face - every day - it is still stretching out every petal - strong and firm

this is how i want to be in - my life, no matter what obstacle i face - i wish to remain standing firm - tall and strong, with my arms - poised to accept whatever comes my way - stretched like those petals, being - strong and invincible weathering the storms - in my life, making certain i can have...

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happy day.....