Victorious

The seas I transit across,
roads I journey along.
Always calm or direct, may not be.
With every step I am tested.

Whether from dark and wild storm,
or twisted treacherous trail.
Times I feel as the hunted,
seeking the solace of safe haven.

To defeat unrelenting strife.
Dwelling o’er failure, no option.
Surviving each challenge I face,
can only increase my tenacity.

Reward for my persistence?
Roadway without confrontation.
Calm seas with following breeze.
Light, overcoming darkness.

To face challenge with clarity,
requires composed confidence.
To emerge adversity, victorious.
Is to defeat animosity with diplomacy.

16MAR08

poem by Kurt Hearth
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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