" Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth."
Proverbs 10:4

RESILIENCE

by Cynthia Buhain-Baello
July 17, 2008
Edited December 17,2008



These trying times demand it,
No halcyon days ahead.
But all hard work brings profit,
Stand up and refuse to dread.

As a diamond remains a stone
Without the drill and the cutting,
Pleasures based on wealth alone
Robs man the chance of persevering.

True measure of success in life
Is hinged on wisdom and on prudence,
Courage, patience through the strife,
Facing hardships with resilience.

For out of adversity's crucible
Come strength of character and will,
And a man discovers he is able
To reach his goals, his dreams fulfill.




Copyright 2008 - Cynthia B. Baello
This poem was recently published by a site (without my knowledge) fortunately the site owner stated my name as author.





"....but we rejoice in our sufferings
because we know that suffering brings perseverance;and perseverance,character;
...and character, hope..."

ROMANS 5:3