If “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is true
Then where are my muscles of honor?
I’m long over due
If pressure makes coal into diamonds
Why aren’t I dazzling?
Shiny? or new?
They said “ it can’t rain forever”
But they’ve never experienced this weather
Must not live where I do
If “ tough times don’t last but tough people do”
Then why do I feel like I’m constantly coming unglued
They say” just keep swimming”
And I always do
As long as I’m living
My heart will stay true
Kyoko W.P. POETRY 