Heavy Load

A poem written for a very dear friend of mine.

Life is not effortless
It’s not easy
It’s not breezy
And it’s certainly not weightless

Life is heavy
It pushes us down
It pulls us to the ground
Each and every day

It gives you a smack
Kicks you in the ass
The pain won’t pass
But you can’t look back

If you try to retreat
To fall to the past
You just won’t make it
You just won’t last

You have to fight for a future
Grab on to your dreams
Yank yourself up
Fight back the screams

I swear you can make it
Grief can’t always win
You don’t have to take it
You don’t have to give in

Just look past the bad
The heavy and sad
You’ll find something great
If you just fight against fate

Your destiny is yours
You can make it bright
You can stretch out your wings
And just take flight

So give it a shot
I dare you to try
Shake off the world
Give it all you’ve got

And when you’re done
When you’re finally through
I’ll be on the otherside
Waiting for you