Unbreakable they call her - yeah, there's nothing she can't do
But I've seen her break 100 times and never say a word
Unbreakable, they call her - yeah, tackles what she's goin' through
Takes what they're dishin' out and comes up swinging, undeterred
I wonder if they’ll ever know just what that word really means
Shattered - standing tough, still trying, grasping at her seams
YEAH
Unbreakable
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In Eclipse Challenge Winners
Creator Dane BH is one of our Vocal stalwarts. We’re so grateful to all of your in our Vocal community, and so thrilled by your achievements. This is the third time Dane has won one of our challenges, and she appears too on our Vocal podcast, Write Here, Write Now — take a listen if you haven’t already. But she’s not our winner because we know her: the subtlety and simplicity of we watched the world go dark. together. is what made it our winner of the In Eclipse challenge, with the grace and ease of its lines and observation. As it happens it also expresses the community spirit that means so much to us.
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I like the fighting, persistent spirit in this, despite all the obstacles in the way. “ Shattered - standing tough, still trying, grasping at her seams” is a wonderful line too😊
My psyche feels this on so many levels. Broken 100 times over, still rising to the challenge. Yes, unbreakable in spirit, only the body shows the wear and tear. Well said.
Powerful and lovely!! ❤️
This was extremely powerful! Loved your poem!
This is great. Well done, my friend.
Powerful!!! Wonderfully written!!!
Beautiful poem! I love it!
Like Cliff Claven demonstrating his martial arts expertise after being humiliated by another patron of Cheers. He offers to walk Diane Chambers to her car as he says to her, "I've never taken a karate lesson in my life. I think I broke my hand & have a concussion. Could you help me up the stairs? I don't think I can make it." (paraphrased, of course) Never let them see you sweat, as the ad says.
This is so powerful❤️❤️❤️