No matter how swiftly life's courses may shift and change,
Your courage and tenacity will never be deranged.
Be undeterred, unyielding and firm.
Tell yourself you can and you will persevere through the storm.
Do not be demoralized by each step taken in vain,
Rather take this trial has a worthwhile gain.
For in the end you'll have a better time,
And the success that comes along be yours to climb.
For with every pitch that is released,
You will have the strength to get back in that ring.
And with each batter miss,
You'll have the courage to come back and take a swing.
From every single pitch, you may sometimes have regrets.
Yet why give up when each battle is an opportunity to forget?
Face each challenge with pride and don’t be scared,
Be unwavering, never give up and courageously move ahead!"
©jamielong
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