REACH FOR THE STARS

REACH FOR THE STARS

Sometimes there is such a bad storm, that we can’t 

imagine warm sunshine. At times life seems so bleak 

that no soothing words can make us feel fine.

The dark, bleak times may not happen very often, 

usually even very rare, but when they strike it is 

like a bottomless pit has us dangling up in the air.

We can’t seem to get our perspective on life, on our 

dreams, on our identity, but these are temporary times, 

we must remind ourselves this is not eternity.

Hardship will follow us our whole lives, but these are 

not events we can alter, we must learn to draw strength 

from within, so that we try harder not to falter.

This doesn’t mean that there will not be times, we are 

down and feel pounded, it just means that through our 

prior problems we have learned to stay grounded.

Life can be very tough and sometimes the only way to 

survive is to be tougher. Heart-break and disappointments 

will always be there, but they could be rougher.

Let the tears of disillusionment fall freely, then dry 

those eyes and get prepared, don’t let the effect of 

occasional defeat, keep you afraid and always running scared.

Although life may not always be easy, it is the only one 

we have to live this day, there is no amount of 

disappointment that can force us to lay down and just obey.

There really are stars and we have every  right to reach 

for as many as we desire, it just takes courage and hope, 

and a desire not to give up, then you start a fire.

by: Warsawa
    8-14-96