Perseverance Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

The stuff of legends lives inside me
The super quality of the brave and courageous
The visionary's pedestal is my own pedestal
Perseverance is alive inside me

I have stood face to face with turmoil
I have seen the passing times pass me by
I have stood on the pedestal of my faith
I have looked straight ahead
I have seen the unseen with my naked aye

Perseverance is a path taken by the brave
A tumultuous pilgrimage of the faithful
Perseverance is a weapon for visionaries
A pot full of hope for the hopeful
Perseverance is a precious gift

I walked with my thoughts in my heart
I tamed my fearful mind
I taught my heart the tenets of faith
I disciplined my nervous brain
I stand victorious within my mind, heart and spirit