Triumph Over Tragedy.

“I’ve lost over ten people, in under ten years;

Shed over a thousand tears, fought through so many fears,

Doubted by many peers — these words reveal whose still here.

& As a man, what I have come to understand…

Is that dwelling on my losses will lead to a life that only tacks on & taxes pain,

That’s already taken place;

And when I see GOD face to face,

I want to know that when He looks for leftover talent,

There’s none to be found, not single trace;

I pray that I put in work while simultaneously bringing HIM Praise,

By the way that I lived my life, for His glory not built on personal strife;

I heard many years ago, that pain is inevitable and misery is optional –

Therefore regardless of my trauma, I still smile at an obstacle;

For obstacles are opportunities and using an opportunity is up to me,

Therefore I shall remain vigilant with my mind, vicious with the pen –

Building up my temple, at the same time praising HIM,

I will not waste my gifts, my drive comes with many shifts;

And year after year, I’ll elevate every gear.”