Inkspire

'Strength' is an interesting word - both literal and metaphorical. Visible and invisible. Physical and mental. A skill, a talent, a god-given gift and sometimes, a curse when you are the only one expected to shoulder certain burdens.  I wondered what other writers thought of it.  "In 500 words or less, what does 'strength' mean to you?" I asked.  And here are their responses.  Where does strength lie? In whispered words or loud actions In moments or in memories  In the wounds of today or the scars of yesterday  In friendships that have withered or friendships that have overcome  In Love that has faded or Love that is new  In situations where you do not make it to the priority list of a beloved one  In trying to navigate a new phase of life, gracefully and carefully  In lost thoughts and secret wishes  In the arms where a hug has turned cold  In the awkward silence that looms between us  In the distance between a new mother...