The qualities measured, and the cost counted.

If you can muster courage when fear surrounds you,

If you can wrestle and overcome despair,

If you can discipline your strength for all around you,

If you can show that you truly care,

If your heart can still be kind and feeling,

If your mind can be strong, and relay words, so warm,

If your body can endure despite the pain so chilling,

If your spirit blazes despite the blizzard storm,

If you can forgive despite debts unpaid,

If you show mercy despite the friends who betrayed,

If you can be steadfast and faithfully endure the fight,

If you can be victorious at the morning suns new light.

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