when someone you admire
says a harsh thing to you,
you feel like giving up.
but in the end,
it’s the only way to grow,
since no one can live your life for you.
it’s a lonely walk,
think of no one
but this path you stand on.
7.17.2023
Tag: hard
Hard
I give my gratitude
for reminding me
why I wake up in the morning.
why I go through the grind.
why I pray.
it’s the honor to serve
all those who deserve
a decent shot at this life.
I am returning to the fray,
once more, to earn my dream.
6.24.2023
Trial Phase
life can be quite stimulating sometimes
it’s tempting to drown it out with sleeping pills,
YouTube 6 sec ad jumps,
and prescription of scrolling through
cheap speed date with Facebook posts.
but the honor is in facing each lion.
onerous work of lifting deadlines,
competing with fellows for highest quality,
that’s where the fun is at.
11.10.2021
Ralph with Coffee 