In the face of supposed

reality

you roar in defiance

of all that

seems to be true

when viewed with apathy

and hopelessness.

Courageous

of heart and mind,

you rise above 

mediocrity and judgment

to chase away shadows

and banish

the paralysis of self doubt.

You are the one

who empowered yourself

to live

a life magnificent

and inspiring,

not due to perfection,

(oh no, not at all)

but by the power of facing

everything learned,

accepting every experience

no matter how difficult,

and living

the silent roar

of the truth you exemplify.

You~

the Lion-Hearted.