Giving Up

We all have moments when we feel like giving up. I certainly feel that way sometimes. It's important to feel the emotions that come with it, though, because it only gets worse when you shove it away. But I hope this poem helps you feel better that these moments do pass and don't give up or give in. Enjoy.

Have you ever felt like you can't keep going

And it seems like you'll never win?

Or when it feels too overwhelming,

And you're seconds away from giving in?

You'll feel like the world's against you,

While your motivation stops flowing.

Your flame now has a tarnished hue,

And your speed is now slowing.

People will start slamming your name

And say it's not worth your time anymore.

You will start to believe their claims

You'll think it's time to close that door.

Remember the reason why you started

The thing that fueled you from back when

No matter if people stayed or departed,

You picked yourself up again, and again.

Those that tell you, "you won't succeed,"

Will say that because they don't want you to,

And hope you tumble, fall, and bleed,

While they hope you won't break through.

Keep believing that your dream was fated

Even though you were roughed and beat up,

Because nothing beautiful was ever created,

It you listened to those that told you to give up.

November 15, 2022