Sometimes down

Never out

Holding ground

Without doubt

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Mind is sharp

Will is firm

In my heart

Passions burn

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Fool to some

Hero of others

Haters I shun

Embracing lovers

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Counsel my own

Kept to myself

Conviction grown

Above all else

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Neither genius

Nor beastly brute

Man of reason

Lover of truth

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Greatness elusive

Continue to strive

My ego reclusive

All on the line

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Small am I

Dust awoken

Reaching high

Chains broken

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Reject surrender

Struggle revered

Humble contender

I persevere