There Are Two Strengths

There are two types of strength.

There’s the bold strength.

It’s when hard rock is your anthem

You shake your fist at the world and spit in the devil’s face

You make your list and you get it done

You walk with pride because you know you’ve got this

You’re beasting through life at break-neck speed

There’s not a doubt in anyone’s mind that you’re doing just fine

You laugh at adversity and thumb your nose at your troubles

Because in the end, you know you’re strong and nothing can hurt you.

Then there’s the quiet strength

When you nod your head to a soulful, sad song because that’s where you’re at

You stand your ground as the foundation of your life crumbles beneath you

You smile as salty tears glisten on your cheeks

You face the storm and don’t run for cover

You take breath after breath, even when it hurts

Because you know it will pass

The dark days may be here now, but the sun has never failed

Just when you think you can’t take any more,

You realize that you can

And you keep going