When


When you can walk through fire and not flinch,  
And bear the weight of doubt without despair,  
When you can rise with hope where others falter,  
And face the storms with courage, strong and rare.

When you can dream and make those dreams your guide,  
Yet keep your feet on solid ground, rooted deep,  
When you can think, but not be bound by thought,  
And strive for truth while others choose to sleep.

When you can love with grace, yet not expect,  
And give yourself without a thought of gain,  
When you can stand for justice, firm and true,  
And hold your head high, despite the pain.

When you can lose and not be lost within,  
And find your way through shadows, dark and wide,  
When you can give your all and rise again,  
With every bruise, your spirit has defied.

When all around you crumbles, fades away,  
And still you find the strength to carry on,  
When you can meet the world with open hands,  
Then know you’ve truly grown, and you’ve won.

For in the journey, joy and sorrow mix,  
And each small step shapes your soul's great song.  
When you can face the odds and still believe,  
You’ve built a life where you truly belong.

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