Grateful

So many storms

So many knock-outs

So many people telling you that you can’t

So many defeats

So many lonely days

But then you rise

And keep fighting

This is not an agonizing battle

This fight is the one you were looking forward to

This is the fight you’ve been preparing for

This is the time when you rise and look the world in the eye

And voice, “Here, I am! This is my fight, this is my life and for that I’m so grateful!”

Grateful for the defeats,

Grateful for the battles,

Grateful for the sword thrusts

Grateful for the challenges

Grateful for the mistakes

Because they teach you to rise and keep fighting

Grateful for this beautiful life and every single breath!