The Survivor Poem by Perry Biggerstaff

To walk the wire, rise from the fire...recover from the blow
To break the chain, march through the rain...and smile at the foe

To not be led by circumstance or simply sit and wait
To be the captain of your ship...the master of your fate

To hold back tears, to face your fears...with strength and will and pride
To fight the fight, take on the night...and reach the other side

To take on each adversity and know you will survive
To shout above the howling winds......'I'm here! ...I'm still alive'!