Resilience

Remain calm.

There are some days

When mere survival takes

Every ounce of energy

We can muster.

Though we may feel,

“I’d rather go back to the life

Before this;

To undo what has happened,

To return to a time of calm.

There are some days

When it’s not easy

To feel good about one’s actions,

Not easy to face danger,

Not turning back either.

If you've found yourself in the middle of chaos,

You may not be able to run away at once,

But you can grow resilient,

Protect yourself from harm.

There are some days

When you can…

A survivor is someone

Who conquers and overcomes defeat.

Keep your loved ones close,

Bring back to the original shape.

Or live beyond this experience of loss.

Though it may seem dramatic,

Be prepared.