Changing yourself is a painful process
For you are both the sculptor and the stone
To your own eye so slow is the progress
But stay the course as this new life you hone
Chisel away ‘til the old becomes new
Never lose sight of your intent and vision
Naysayers may try to obstruct your view
Don’t let them distract you from your mission
Stand strong through the suffering and the pain
Rise above all the contention and strife
If you fall; get up; start moving again
Don’t surrender. It will be worth the fight
Hold tight to your dreams through the endevor
And the new you will be all yours to treasure
©mcassaro
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