Withstanding Everything Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Telltale hints of yesterday accumulate and beam brightly
into life, taking me unafraid into lands of freedom,
fighting quietly for respect of self.

Defeating the naysayers trying to stand between me and my
way of life, not allowing them to, sticking to my guns,
through it all.

Never giving up or giving in, believing in God, knowing
that prayer will conquer all, living in the spirituality
of my soul, believing in promises of God always.

Taking the path of righteousness in spite of all the temp-
tations here on earth, withstanding everything, never giv-
up hope or faith.

Holding onto an inner resolve to keep on going no matter
what, knowing that in the end I'll win, staying free and
liberated throughout this earthly life.