Life can and will throw challenges faster than rogue
flashes in a storm-
some words burrow deep like earthworms
through soft earth,
and though these things may rattle you,
you cannot let them derail you-
though these things may shake you,
you must refuse to let them dislodge you-
brush them off like old dust-
clouds dissipate to reveal a thicket of stars…
a roadmap meant to be followed-
blaze the trail set before you and soar high
above the struggles below…
when you know your worth, all that can touch
you is peace*

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