And Yet I shine

                    And Yet I Shine 

You may try to dim my light

With shadows that you cast,

But still, I shine

Bright and steadfast

You may mock my gentle spirit,

Scoff at my tender grace,

But like the dawn that rises,

I'll stand and face my place.

Did you think I'd falter?

Did you hope I'd fail?

Like a river flowing onward,

I'm more than just tale.

My strength is in my softness,

My power is in my care.

Like the moon through darkest nights,

I'll always find the air.

You can push me down,

Try to hide me fron the view,

But still, I shine,

For my light is always true.

Through storms that howl and thunder,

Through winds that bends the trees,

I rise up even taller,

An answer to all pleas

So go ahead, try harder,

Attempt to crush my soul,

But still, I shine,

Ever rising, ever whole

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a gentle spirit does not necessarily correlate with being one who allows others to walk all over her.
I like the rhyme pattern, it is natural and easy to ear when read aloud.
In last stanza, did you mean "harder"?
I imagine so.
I am surprised this piece could have so many views and yet, no one commented on it.
j.