Mt. Resilient
Resilient girl
The world feels detrimental
Even quite frail
You’ve survived sinking ships before
And each time
We stay afloat
Even after thinking we would drown
Sometimes it’s your own two hands
That lift you off the ledge
Your own bravery
That keeps you going
Even when your feet feel made of lead
And your heart has grown weary
Self reliance is like a sparrow
You may feel infinitesimal
Forced to perch alone at times
But your wings can still carry you
Toward safer shores
When you’re key to your own survival
You fight to remain standing
Even the mountain you thought immovable
Feels the weight of your determination
And you will find your ground again
© Nicole Carey DaPonte 2025
Omg I love this soo much! Where do I even begin ...I love the hope and confidence it emanates and the "Self reliance is like a sparrow" and the verses after that are so beautiful and radiant that I feel like reading them countless times 💖