From the rubble, they rose, figures tall and defiant, their shadows long in the late-day sun. Stature was found in the standing, the enduring, the holding firm when all else seemed intent on crumbling.
Stature — Their resilience was a testament, not to the strength of their backs, but to the unyielding courage of their hearts.
⸱ From the ashes, they stood, their silhouettes cutting against the fading light, a silent vow to remain standing despite the gathering darkness ⸱
© tomarowsky