I Overcome... Poem by Qiniso Mogale

I overcome hopelessness with hope

I overcome hatred with love

I overcome evil with good

I overcome pride with humility

I overcome nonsense with commonsense.

I overcome anger with calmness

I overcome emotions with rationale

I overcome foolishness with wisdom

I overcome illusions with facts

I overcome lies with truth.

I overcome violence with peace

I overcome fear with faith

I overcome ignorance with knowledge

I overcome adversity with perseverance.