Treading water, my face barely above it
My mind drifting, thinking about why
Everything everybody ever told me was a lie
As my life events flash before me eyes
I think about what it must be like to die
Then in an instant, what it's like to live
Live without worry but something's gotta give
Then, with calmness, I relax and begin to float
No longer thinking about sinking, making a mental note
To walk on water you gotta get outta the boat
With new-found strength I swim toward the shore
Defeat and discouragement holding me back no more
With your helping hand, I come up on dry land
Thankful that you cared enough to take a stand
Know that your kindness was more than happenstance
All I ever wanted and needed was the chance
The chance to realize my true worth
A gift given to all equally from birth
But equality is skewed for some in life
Living with more than their fair share of strife
But then again, it's still possible to win
If at first you don't succeed try, try again
Quit crying and complaining about life's hard knocks
Instead, engage your mind and think out of the box
These are the times when anyone can succeed
The chance to do so is all that you need
Be ready when opportunity knocks on your door
Identify and sharpen your skills, even the score
Everybody's good at something, it's true
Find out and develop what's good for you
Take any chance you are given
Be tenacious and be driven
You'll see you can do it if you try
Try like you mean it and that's no lie
Your power to succeed will be enhanced
If you engage your power when given the chance
By Amarie