How many times must a man come to grips

with all of the troubles in life,

where voyages tend to become sunken ships

and seems every path leads to strife?

How often must he try, despite what he sees,

a battle that’s too big to win?

Where forces are meant to bring him to his knees

and make him start over again.

How many times when rock bottom he’s reached

and no ...

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Unto what shall I liken my struggle filled walk in life?

Unto a breath without air, gasping and grasping

for that which I can clearly see and ever try to be,

but like unto the shining stars of heaven’s glory above -

lies as it would seem high above my reach.

Yet my hands are stretched heavenward.

Unto what shall I compare the hope which I have for change?

To the li...

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I tried today and failed again.

I’ve tried so long I don’t know when

it ever went the way of which I planned.

I’ve given up on wondering why.

I’ve learned it doesn’t help to cry,

nor does it pay to try and understand.

But each time that I stumbling fall,

I rise with my back ‘gainst the wall

resolved to bury disappointment’s ire.

“Get up, keep going everyda...

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Nothing can stop the unquenchable fire,

fed by the flame of the deepest desire.

Born of a purpose, intent that is true

in the one who's determined to do what they do.

One who believes it can always be done.

One who won't quit till the battle is won.

One who gets up every time that they fall.

One who dreams big, regardless how small

they may seem in this ...

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