The Alchemy of Adversity: An Ode to the Struggles of Life



In every life, we face a battle fierce,
A struggle that shapes who we'll come to be,
As though it were some grand, eternal chore,
We labor hard and long for what we'll reap,
And when we look upon the end result,
We see that we have grown so much, so far.

The path we tread is long and winding, far,
And oftentimes it seems that it is fierce,
A tempest that will leave us with no result,
A fight so tough, it seems we can't break free,
But though we weep, we know we'll one day reap,
The fruits of all our labors, all our chore.

So keep on pushing, keep on fighting chore,
For every battle won takes you so far,
And soon enough, you'll be able to reap,
The benefits of struggles that were fierce,
For every pain you've felt, you'll soon be free,
And find that every loss can be a result.

And even though we may not like the result,
We find that every task we take is chore,
A struggle that we'll conquer to be free,
A journey that will take us wide and far,
We must press on, though every step is fierce,
For every trial we face, we'll one day reap.

The fruits of our labor, we will soon reap,
And though it seems that hardship is the result,
We find that every obstacle is fierce,
And yet we know that it is just a chore,
A challenge that we'll face, no matter how far,
And when we overcome, we'll be set free.

For every fight we've won, we've felt so free,
And though it seems that triumph is a chore,
We know that every victory is fierce,
A battle that we'll fight until we reap,
The benefits of struggles that we'll far,
And see that every struggle shapes the result.

So be thankful for the result of every chore,
For every fight that seemed so fierce and far,
For every struggle you've had in life shaped you into the person you are today.

And though the journey may have seemed so hard,
Each obstacle that we've faced, each battle won,
Has molded us into the person we've become.

We learn from every trial, every pain we feel,
Each hardship we endure, each wound that's real,
For in those moments, we find our inner strength,
A power deep within us that will go to any length.

And as we face the struggles that come our way,
We find a resilience we didn't know we had each day,
For every challenge overcome, we grow and learn,
And find that every wound will one day heal and turn.

Into a scar, a testament to our resilience,
A symbol of our power and unwavering brilliance,
For every struggle we've had in life has made us stronger,
And we will rise above each pain, each fear, each bother.

And so we embrace the struggles, the hard times we face,
For we know that each obstacle will leave a trace,
Of growth and strength within us, a lesson to be learned,
And we'll continue to fight, to rise, to grow, unconcerned.

For every struggle we've had in life shaped us into who we are,
And we will carry those lessons with us, near and far,
And be thankful for the hard times, for they've made us strong,
And we'll continue to fight and overcome, no matter how long.

For we are warriors, resilient and bold,
With hearts that are strong, and spirits that are gold,
And we'll continue to rise, to grow, to overcome,
For every struggle we've faced has made us who we've become.

The struggles we face, they shape us in ways,
That cannot be measured, with words or with praise,
They mold our character, our soul, our being,
And though they may be painful, they are freeing.

For when we overcome, when we rise above,
We find a strength within us, a fierce love,
That drives us forward, and keeps us on track,
A power within us, that can never be held back.

And so we embrace the struggles, the battles we face,
For we know that they are part of life's race,
And we'll continue to fight, to push through the pain,
For in doing so, we find a new gain.

A strength that cannot be measured, a power untold,
A spirit that will never falter or grow old,
For every struggle we've had in life, has made us who we are,
And we will carry those lessons with us, near and far.

For we are warriors, strong and bold,
With hearts that are pure, and spirits that are gold,
And we'll continue to fight, to overcome, to win,
For every struggle we face, is just another beginning.

A chance to grow, to learn, to become,
A better version of ourselves, to overcome,
And in doing so, we'll find a new strength,
A power within us, that will go to any length.

So let us be thankful for the struggles we've faced,
For they have shaped us, in ways that cannot be replaced,
And we'll continue to fight, to overcome, to grow,
For every struggle we face, is just another chance to show,

That we are warriors, fierce and strong,
With hearts that are pure, and spirits that belong,
In a world that is full of pain and strife,
But we will rise above, and overcome, for we are life.














The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XVI, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.

So, don't hesitate and get a copy today from one of the many online bookstores.

Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you

About this poem

This poem is a powerful reflection on the struggles we face in life and how they shape us into the person we become. The author encourages us to embrace our challenges and to keep pushing forward, no matter how fierce the battle may seem. The poem reminds us that every obstacle we face is an opportunity to grow and learn, and that with each trial we overcome, we become stronger and more resilient. The author uses vivid imagery to convey the idea that every struggle we endure is a chance to become a better version of ourselves, and that we should be thankful for the hard times that have made us who we are today.  

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Written on October 09, 2019

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on April 05, 2023

Modified on April 05, 2023

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Mawphniang Napoleon

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