Writing journey LEVEL UP! Poetry with a counterpart of creative essay and a conclusion!
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Unbroken Spirit Blooms
jepoy
In forest depths, a fierce storm did sway,
A tree once stood, with roots so deep in gray.
Fell to the ground, its future asleep,
Crushed by wild winds, its branches did creep.
Its branches crawled, across the earth,
Drinking sunlight of new birth.
Roots revived, with strength renewed,
A phoenix rising, its spirit imbued.
Through seasons dark, and winters cold,
It persevered, young life to hold.
Years went by, like falling rain,
Nourishing growth, easing pain.
At last it stood, upright and tall,
Bearing fruits, for one and all.
Juicy sweet, with seeds inside,
A testament to perseverance's pride.
Courage renewed, with every fall,
Rising again, standing tall.
For when we fall, like this tree laid low,
Perseverance yields success, as fruits start to grow.
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Perseverance Yields Success: The Unyielding Spirit of a Fallen Tree
In the heart of a dense forest, a mighty tree once stood tall, its branches stretching towards the sky, drinking in the sunlight and rainfall. However, fate had other plans, and one silent night, a fierce storm swept through, knocking the tree to the ground. Its trunk lay broken, its branches were almost shattered, its roots exposed, and its future seemingly doomed. Yet, this fallen tree refused to surrender, embodying the powerful spirit of perseverance that yields success.
At first glance, the tree's situation appeared hopeless. Its vertical stance was reduced to a horizontal struggle, leaves withered, and bark cracked. Its friends- the birds and the insects were all crying in pain for they might lost their friend, protector and home. But beneath the surface, a spark within remained ignited. The tree began to adapt, its roots slowly creeping outward, grasping for sustenance in the soil. Its former proud branches, once reaching for the sky, now sprawled sideways, humbly drinking in sunlight filtered through nearby foliage.
Seasons passed, and the tree endured extreme temperatures, rainfall, and droughts. Still, it persevered, nourishing its damaged core. Inner strength revived outer beauty; new leaves budded, and fresh bark formed. The fallen tree transformed into a struggling to survive, then crawling creature of sorts until it finally stood upright again, albeit differently.
Years went by, and the tree flourished. Its unique shape iis a testament of its resilience, attracting more birds to nest and more insects to thrive on its bark. Most remarkably, it produced fruits – sweet and juicy – a testament to perseverance yielding success. Passersby would pluck and taste, marveling at the tree's capacity to overcome adversity and bloom.
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Lesson:
The fallen tree's inspiring story teaches us that perseverance yields success. Like this unyielding tree, we must embrace our own struggles, adapt, preserve inner strength, and push forward – for it is in overcoming adversity that we discover our true potential and produce the sweet fruits of triumph.
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Thanks to my daughter- Jema, for the illustration.
