fact of life

focus on the trail ahead no matter how rugged the climb
chin up. shoulders back. smile even if the world's unkind.
glory comes to only those who deserve
so aim high no matter how high the peak,
the world only acknowledges those who are strong
never those who are weak.
the rain may fall, the leaves may dry,
the sun may set at the end of the day
it's okay to feel weary and shake your head in dismay.
but life goes on
pick up the pieces and push yourself to succeed,
for gigantic trees that stand up high
all started from tiny seeds.