Getting Back Up

A propensity for sorrow, appetence held tight in the chest
turns human coal adamantine, fortitude grows from misfortune
Not facetiously forcing optimism where hope grasps for breathe

propensity (noun)

a natural inclination

an inclination to do something

a disposition to behave in a certain way

New York Times

Appetence (noun)

intense desire; strong natural craving

dictionary.com

Adamantine (adjective)

Unyielding; inflexibly firm.

Resembling adamant or diamond in hardness or luster.

WordSmith

Fortitude (noun)

strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage

Merriam-Webster

Facetiously (adverb)

not seriously

vocabulary.com

Sijo: Three lines with 14-16 syllables per line.

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