Exertion Poem by April Swanson

Life isn’t simple
Nor is it a breeze.
Life is a purpose
and was meant to be seized.

Work with the flow,
instead of pushing against the tide.
You may find it well worth it,
to be on your side.

Don't put yourself down,
as that's the last thing
you want to do.

Remember there's a great big world out there,
Just waiting for you.

Learn from your own mistakes,
It’s the best way to be taught.
Don’t follow behind someone else’s path
It’s your own to Sought.

But make stride
And you learn that even sunshine
burns if you get too much.

Focus on what you know,
Instead of worrying about what you don't.
Never say you can't,
just say you won't.

Don’t back down from your thoughts
Always speak what you want to say.
Never allow your voice to slip away.

After some time you’ll realize how special you are
It takes time, but it will come.
You’ll discover yourself-
And then some.