Perseverance~ By Hassen Gara

Life is abiding, an ever-lasting, eternal fight 
Scratching along the day, feeling exhausted and tormented at night 
I have resolved never to yield, to tailor for this battle 
Rocky determination, tenacity is my only weapon to struggle 

Inclined to survive the tides that wish to carry me away 
Cheered by the sweetest things that hearten me to stay 
A commitment not to let my life come to a standstill 
Sticking to a hard of difficult tasks the whole way through, my sole skill 

Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience 
Resolution, unyielding holding on and persistence 
Perseverance only can pave me the way to climb any steep hill 
Cope with another day, aspire and faith my heart fill 

Rewards come to those who endure, withstand and persevere 
Who are decisive, steadfast, determined and show no fear 
I shall never give up my goals too soon 
Never be elated or over the moon 

I will keep my feet on the ground 
Certainly I will get around 
If I can’t metamorphose my destiny 
At least, I endeavor to live in dignity.


Author Bio:
Hassen Gara teaches English at the secondary level in Tunisia.