Tragedies and Triumphs

Oh, how life can take it’s wrath

out on us. The cards being dealt

do us no good. The pressure felt

makes it hard to breathe. At times,

we are held captive to our thoughts

and think we won’t be released.

Ups and downs. Smiles and frowns.

On the other side of tragedy

is triumph. Waves of defeat wash

over us, but the waves must break.

The storm will pass. We will live on.

Tragedy strikes much to our dislike.

Yet, we defeat the demons out of sight.

Our tragedies are part of our story,

but every triumph will lead us to glory.