THROUGH

When the path before you stretches long and hard,

And the goals you seek seem distant, far apart,

Remember this, my Son, and take it to heart

That hard things are just what they are - hard.

Winning is no easy task, I know,

And being fit requires effort and woe,

But being your best self is worth the fight, although

It's undeniably true, hard things are hard.

The easy things, they deceive and conceal

The true nature of the challenges they conceal

For in the end, they reveal themselves real

As time passes by, years, they'll feel.

So, regardless of the path you choose to pursue,

Keep in mind that enduring what you want to do

Is a journey that demands strength from you

For hard things are just that - hard, it's true.

Don't expect an above average life to be a breeze,

For higher targets bring harder trials, if you please,

And if you have big dreams and lofty fantasies,

Know this: the path will be hard, as hard as you please.

So brace yourself for the exciting journey that lies ahead,

For as you aim higher, the challenges grow, it is said,

But as you conquer fears and push through the dread,

The greatest triumphs await, not dread, but instead.

Jan 21, 2024 | UN