Survivor

The more I think of you
A silver lining in the blue
A hope that victory is near
When you strive to survive
There is nothing to fear
In the battle of life!
Your intense gaze
The grimace on your  face
Straight roman nose ,
Taut skin, high cheekbone
And determined jaws
Can break nature's laws!
Your backbone
Can kill foes!
You are hope's beacon
A gallant warrior,
Valor your armor!
Your mind your weapon
As lethal as knife or gun
Bow and arrow
With bare hands
So many battles won
In distant lands!
There is no glory in sorrow
Your body's sculpture glistens with sweat
And  bloody wounds  rupture
pushing you forward,
Vanquishing every threat
Victory your sweetest reward!