Strength & Resilience

strength and resilience
I see you walking
going through the bin,
with swallowing pride
you carry enormous weight
a few wooden planks
some cardboard boxes
fortify your house
started off with a tent
now a fully working front door
it’s always open
windows, a washing line up
bottles hanging down
properly closed off from rain
cold getting through
make due with provided
didn’t reach your heart,
your warmth still showing
a smile, accepting life as it comes
not many I know
could just stay silent
quietly adjusting,
making your way
good will in spirit
withstands the test of time
survival mode
resilient to leave the past behind
negative thoughts as conditions are set
you keep going,
hoping against the odds
positive, coping