Forged By Fire

Forged By Fire

As metal is forged by the fire

so to is the heart of the soul

made stronger by all of your trials

as you travel down life’s winding road.


It’s so easy to smile when you’re winning,

when fortune is going your way,

but character comes from the struggles

of fighting life’s battles each day.


Nothing is real until tested.

you never know what you can do

until when the odds are against you

you still find the strength to pull through.


So never back down from the fire

while striving to reach for your goal.

The trials you face on your journey

will strengthen the heart of your soul.

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