fortitude
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Another failed attempt.
I already regret my weaknesses.
my heart sinks.
my head listens to the mocking sea of voices;
Down
Down
Down
Drowning
Drowning
Drowning
Fortitude.
It is a word I have grown accustomed to.
Fortitude.
Next to it, my God given name is found.
Strength is embedded in my shoulders proudly supporting this determined head of mine