Rise Anyway?

Dr Ranbir Laishram
Not every day wakes up smiling.
But we roll out of bed anyway.
We show up.
Feet on the ground.
Heart still beating.

Not everyone speaks straight.
Lies twist like smoke.
But we open our mouths.
We choose the truth.
Clear as morning light.

Not everyone catches our love.
They turn away.
Hands in pockets.
But we still reach out.
We love anyway.
Big. Open. Real.

That's our strength rising.
That's our character carved deep.
That's who we're becoming.
Unbreakable. We.