As metal is forged by the fire
so too is the heart of the soul
made stronger by all of your trials
as you strive to accomplish your goals.
It is so easy to smile when you're winning
when fortune is going your way
but character comes from the struggles
of fighting life's battles each day.
Nothing is real until tested
you never know what you can do
until when the odds are against you
you still find the strength to pull through.
So never back down from the fire
while striving to reach for your goal.
The trials you face on your journey
will strengthen the heart of your soul.
2000 Tom Krause
