Rising Up

I’ve heard some talk about rising up.
To overcome.
To accept a challenge.
To refuse defeat.

I’ve heard some talk about being strong.
Strong enough,
To overcome.
To accept a challenge.
To refuse defeat.

I’ve heard some talk about enduring.
Enduring long enough,
To overcome.
To accept a challenge.
To refuse defeat.

My own being screams at me about rising up, being strong, enduring.
And I will,
Overcome the pain.
Accept all challenges.
Absolutely refuse defeat.