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Poetry News Post #4694

What is strength?

Written by: Oathsworn Arukhel
Date: Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
Addressed to: Everyone


Strength, what is it, how can you know whether you are weak or strong
How can you tell where you belong
Weak or strong what a complicated thing
No, it's not, read on, and advice I'll try to bring

Strength means more than if you can use a sword
It means more than if you can produce a magical ward
Strength is not just physical or mental
It's also spirituality the Gods watch over us all

Strength of the body, how fast can you run, how well can you throw
How well can you defend against a blow
When you strike down your enemies, how fast do they fall, how much power do you have inside of you
This is the strength of your body, now we will turn to a different kind of view

When you read a book, how much can you learn, how far can you get before it grows hard to discern anything more
A little while later, how much did you retain? When you take a test, how high do you score?
How firm is your logic? Solving problems is another part of using your mind, whether it's tactical or just for fun, or to improve your skills through training
These things determine the strength of your mind, learning each day will improve your brain

Spiritual strength comes from your belief, are you devout enough to serve and to pray
Do you believe in good, Creation and the light? Helping each other along the way
If you stand against evil, no matter the cost, and serve the Divines then you are possessed of strength of spirit
This is the strength of your soul and remember to serve and pray to protect it

These are the ways you can be strong
This is how you can figure out where you belong
Using all of your strengths for good in this world you'll do just fine
As long as you stay on the right side of the line

Penned by my hand on the 13th of Aeguary, in the year 655 AF.


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Poetry News Post #4694

What is strength?

Written by: Oathsworn Arukhel
Date: Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
Addressed to: Everyone


Strength, what is it, how can you know whether you are weak or strong
How can you tell where you belong
Weak or strong what a complicated thing
No, it's not, read on, and advice I'll try to bring

Strength means more than if you can use a sword
It means more than if you can produce a magical ward
Strength is not just physical or mental
It's also spirituality the Gods watch over us all

Strength of the body, how fast can you run, how well can you throw
How well can you defend against a blow
When you strike down your enemies, how fast do they fall, how much power do you have inside of you
This is the strength of your body, now we will turn to a different kind of view

When you read a book, how much can you learn, how far can you get before it grows hard to discern anything more
A little while later, how much did you retain? When you take a test, how high do you score?
How firm is your logic? Solving problems is another part of using your mind, whether it's tactical or just for fun, or to improve your skills through training
These things determine the strength of your mind, learning each day will improve your brain

Spiritual strength comes from your belief, are you devout enough to serve and to pray
Do you believe in good, Creation and the light? Helping each other along the way
If you stand against evil, no matter the cost, and serve the Divines then you are possessed of strength of spirit
This is the strength of your soul and remember to serve and pray to protect it

These are the ways you can be strong
This is how you can figure out where you belong
Using all of your strengths for good in this world you'll do just fine
As long as you stay on the right side of the line

Penned by my hand on the 13th of Aeguary, in the year 655 AF.


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