Cockroach Resilience

When an atomic bomb is dropped,

be the cockroach you’ve always been.

Legends never die. They always survive.

It’s in your blood to rise from the mud.

Yes, it will hurt, but you can always

clean off the dirt. The scars will stay,

but you show them off with pride.

They let others know you survived.

You may crash, but you can still ride.

You may run, but you can also hide.

You may hurt, but you can still heal.

You may be numb, but you can still

feel. You may be broke, but you can still

get fixed or get rich. You may be sad,

but you can still become happy.

You may be down and out, but you

can still get up and about. You may

be gone, but you can still stay. Survive

like you always have. Be strong because

you belong. Along the way, life will

throw curve balls, but swing away,

and knock them out of the park. Survive

another day. Life wants you to stay.