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Navigating the Tempest

- Strength in Adversity

By Dawnxisoul393artPublished 6 days ago 1 min read

Maturity transcends mere experience's count

It lies in reflections, in wisdom's fount

For after life's trials, a precipitation we find

Thoughts refined, shaping the mature mind

Pain's measure isn't in depths of despair

But awakening from anguish, a soul laid bare

In suffering's wake, an introspection deep

Examining wounds, lessons to keep

Life's essence, not measured by triumph or fall

But by strength and persistence, standing tall

Through storms we navigate, tempests we brave

Unyielding resolve, our spirits engrave

For it's not the destination, but the journey's strain

The resilience we summon, the fortitude we gain

In the face of adversity, our character is formed

Life's storms revealing the strength we've adorned

Let us value the lessons, the growth we attain

Through precipitation, awakening, and resilience's reign

For maturity lies not in years amassed

But in the storms we weather, and the strength steadfast

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Postscript:

We reflect upon the profound message conveyed by the poem, it reminds us that maturity is not solely measured by the number of experiences we accumulate, but by the depth of introspection and growth that follows, the poem emphasizes the transformative power of pain, highlighting the importance of awakening and self-examination in the face of suffering, it also explores the essence of life, emphasizing that success and failure hold less significance than the strength and persistence we exhibit during life's storms, find wisdom in our experiences, and cultivate the strength to weather any storm that comes our way.

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Dawnxisoul393art

Couple from HK. Dr. Daniel K Lam has got his degrees in Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge(ARU has its origins in the Cambridge School of Art, which was opened in 1858 by John Ruskin), Doris H Lam has graduated from GFAA with MFA degree.

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Comments (2)

  • shanmuga priya5 days ago

    You have beautifully captured the true essence of the life.....

  • Sherif Saad6 days ago

    nice

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