Carry It

During your lifetime
you will be hurt.

You'll be sad, but take the lesson

and carry it with you.

During your lifetime

you will lose.

You'll be beaten, but gather your strength

and carry it with you.

During your lifetime

you will be betrayed.

You'll be broken, but find inner light

and carry it with you.

We will lose people -

by death and disagreement.

Don't be resentful.

Take the qualities you admire

and the memories you cherish

and carry it with you.

Don't be defined 

by your shortcomings or failures.

They are simply teaching you.

Carry it with you.

You may see a long road ahead,

but realize just how very far you've come.

Be glad - you are victorious.

Carry it with you.