Rise when you fall
Get up and stand tall
Recover from trials despite its depth and height
Keep going when you tremble and shine bright

Having confidence and trust
Keeping competence ‘til the last
Being able to manage and cope
To have and sustain hope

The Sun arises early in the morning
Sets in the night as it starts glooming
Dies in the dark sky like it won’t come back
Returns the next day and starts a new track

The Lotus Flower rooted in muck and impurity
Yet rises to bloom in virtue and beauty
Keeps going despite adversity
Keeps moving, embraces prosperity

Difficulties and hardships
That come along
Will open your eyes
And make you strong

Be proud and still
Despite the painful call
God created us
To overcome it all

About the Poet 

Faith Ainika C. Tuason is a Grade 9 student from Far Eastern Private School – Al Shaba Campus