She held on like grim death through the darkest night
her hands still clutched her epitome debark
The microcosm could annihilate, the storm could whirl
but nothing crushed the blaze within
She held firm when hope was minuscule
her heart forbade to lose it all
Though the pain had graven her deepest scars
She found her fortitude among the stars
She held on, love her guiding flame
her epitome reborn, no longer same
For even when the night seemed long
She proved her heart was always strong