With certainty, I made my stand,
In life's grand play, I took command,
I chose my time, the moment's grace,
To shape my fate, to set my pace.
Through trials and tears, I found my might,
I faced the dark, embraced the light,
With courage strong, I faced the fray,
Resolved to stay, not another day.
In shadows deep, doubts tried to sway,
But strength within, led my way,
I forged ahead, on this path unknown,
With heart ablaze, seeds of hope were sown.
Through twists and turns, I trod the ground,
A spirit free, no longer bound,
In every breath, a choice anew,
Each step, a chance to be true.
No force could break, my resolute will,
I climbed the mountains, I crossed the hill,
For in the end, I had to say,
I chose to stay, not another day.
With dreams in hand, and purpose clear,
I'll brave the storms, I'll face the fear,
For life is brief, its moments few,
I'll make them count, in all I do.
So let the clock of destiny chime,
I'll seize the day, in its prime,
For in this journey, come what may,
I chose to stay, not another day.
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