Poem: You Have Come a Long Way

~ Brenda Marie Fluharty
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You have come a long way,
Though some days it may not seem so.
The distance is not measured
By the miles you’ve walked,
But by the storms you’ve weathered
And the strength you’ve learned to grow.

You have carried silent burdens,
Faced doubts that shadowed your light,
Yet each sunrise found you standing,
Still willing to continue the fight.

There were roads that bent unexpectedly,
Dreams that changed their shape,
Moments when giving up seemed easier
Than finding another escape.
But here you are—
Wiser than yesterday,
Stronger than you know,
Still reaching for tomorrow.

The scars you wear are not signs of defeat;
They are proof of your courage,
Stories etched into your journey,
Reminders of every challenge you met.

So pause and look behind you,
At the mountains you have climbed,
At the fears you have conquered,
At the person you’ve become with time.

You have come a long way,
And there is still beauty ahead.
Keep walking with hope in your heart,
And faith in each step you tread.

For every chapter you’ve survived
Has prepared you for what’s yet to be—
A future shaped by resilience,
And a life unfolding brilliantly.

Thank-you for reading.

Brenda Marie

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Published by Brenda Marie Fluharty

Brenda Marie Fluharty is a Spiritual Life Coach, dream interpreter, a past-life therapist, and author. Brenda is a Reiki Grand Master and energy healer. She has studied several Spiritual practices. Brenda loves to share her knowledge, wisdom, and life experiences through her writing. She is the author of several dream journals and "Rise Above: a Seven Day Journey to Overcoming Self- Sabotage".

6 thoughts on “Poem: You Have Come a Long Way”

  2. Brenda, this poem is a beautiful tribute to your strength and resilience. You’ve weathered so many storms and kept moving forward, even on the hardest days. The way you continue to show up, grow, and hold onto hope is truly inspiring. Keep walking—you’ve already come so far, and the beauty ahead is well deserved. 💛

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. Your comment truly touched my heart. Life has certainly brought its share of storms, but each challenge has taught me something valuable about perseverance, faith, and hope. Knowing that my poem resonated with you and that you see strength in my journey means more than I can say. Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful encouragement—it inspires me to keep moving forward, one step at a time.

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