From the solid ground I now stand, <br />I may say things you may misunderstand… <br />I am human and can make mistakes, <br />But I proved to the world that I am not fake… <br /> <br />I have gone through heaven and hell, <br />Getting back up every time down I fell… <br />Many times my life was prosperous or tight, <br />But, in my struggle, I put up a good fight… <br /> <br />By feeling the moments of pain or ecstasy, <br />I paved the way toward my own legacy… <br />Bewitched by the essence of mother's nature, <br />I live humble despite of all the pressure… <br /> <br />Now, by taking a new direction, <br />I can clearly see my validation… <br />Successfully overcoming suffering and pain, <br />And becoming master of my destiny's domain… <br /> <br /> <br />©All Rights Reserved-2010<br /><br />Romeo Della Valle<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/inner-strength-7/