Move on

As the storm raged on 

I realized my umbrella was not enough

to hold back the drenching rain

and howling winds

My bones feel the chill of

water seeping in

But, I move forward 

Each step swallowed in a pool of mud and debris

As the elements boom with thunder

the lightning blinds my eyes

This, is my reality

There's no time to ponder 

my fate

feel sorry for myself

Or wonder why I'm here on this particular date

I must move on

Down the path I chose I'll

carry on

Not because I'm 

stubborn and just wrong

but the storm I weather now

will make me strong

So  I just move on

got to move on

 When the storm subsides

and all is around is calm

I'll wipe my eyelids 

clean with my palms

 night will cease and

 yield unto the dawn

I will know my inner strength

cause I moved on

T.C