I'm Still Here

With the battle-weary resilience of a Tardigrade Allow me to endure each moment of each day. I might not suffer cabin fever all too well, folks. But I've survived thus far, and I remain unfazed. Sure, I've hungered in the basements of despair. And I stubbed my toe at every twist and turn. I've nearly thrown in the towel a thousand times. 'But look, I'm still here.' I'm facing each obstacle as it appears. Okay, my brain has been frazzled- And at times, I've unravelled like a fishing spool. Tied up in knots, not moving forward or back I've disentangled myself, and I've unpicked many locks. I thought it would never be unlocked. I've solved many problems. But with each problem, I've vehemently steered. I've grown stronger and cheered myself on. Yes, 'I'm still here.' 'How I am, ' I'll never know or understand. You see, even when the white flags hoisted There is an elasticity that pulls me back. Back from the brink of no return; That's proud to shout out that I'm not perfect! But somehow, 'I'm still here.'