STANDING UP

A poem and reflection on the cycle of life

Beginning with just a crawl,

it takes all our strength.

The first stand comes

after many falls

and just enough tears.

Standing, knees trembling,

we celebrate new strength.

Cheers come with laughter.

Hearts fill and smiles glow,

but they soon fade away.

Life throws us down, sending us

to our knees once again.

The waves become familiar,

‘cause their tide can't be stop…