never give in [writing task sixteen] (Villanelle)

When life strikes you take it on the chin
absorb it all and you'll be fine
remember: never give up, never give in.

And when your patience is wearing thing
with calmness you must align,
when life strikes you take it on the chin.

And when their words penetrate your skin,
where all your pride is on the line
Remember: never give up, never give in.

When you find that your head is in a spin
start thinking straight, just like your spine,
when life strikes you take it on the chin.

Start to think: losing control is a sin,
it is us our actions do define,
Remember: never give up, never give in.

In the end you will be first to grin,
your character will forever shine.
When life strikes you take it on the chin,
Remember: never give up, never give in.